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WL04 NLN

2004 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,720 mi
Last recorded73,720 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Fabia70,536 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 NLN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 73,720 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 73,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre bold inner edge

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 70,989 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 70,980 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,642 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2023 68,638 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 66,220 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 63,497 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 62,221 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 62,221 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2019 59,531 miles

Offside Rear light unit damaged

Pass 18 Aug 2018 56,475 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 55,617 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 54,357 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 52,635 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,882 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Sep 2013 47,602 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2012 43,870 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Apr 2011 38,074 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 34,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 28,390 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN SMOOTH ON EDGES

Fail 15 Jul 2008 22,803 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 15 Jul 2008 22,803 miles

both nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the inner and outer edges

Pass 1 Jun 2007 16,206 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?

Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
5,664
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
365,048
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 104,456
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 68,301
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 61,646
Stop lamp not working 51,458
position lamp(s) not working 39,215
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WL04 NLN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 70,536 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 104,456 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WL04 NLN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 22 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WL04 NLN registered?

WL04 NLN is a 2004 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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