
Skoda Fabia
Grey · Diesel · 2004 · 1,422 cc
LK04 BUAMOT history
LK04 BUA is a grey diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 31 Mar 2004. Its MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 162,935 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 162,935 mi
- At MOT on 16 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 7,098 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LK04 BUA
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Fabia
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,422 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 31 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 16 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
LK04 BUA was last recorded at 162,935 miles on 16 May 2025, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 162,860 miles · 1 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 75 miles
- Average per year
- 7,098 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 162,935 miles
- 2024 – 157,148 miles
- 2023 – 151,379 miles
- 2022 – 142,791 miles
- 2021 – 135,334 miles
- 2020 – 133,196 miles
- 2019 – 126,026 miles
- 2018 – 120,385 miles
- 2017 – 113,983 miles
- 2016 – 107,982 miles
- 2015 – 101,063 miles
- 2014 – 93,492 miles
- 2013 – 86,117 miles
- 2012 – 77,902 miles
- 2011 – 69,938 miles
- 2010 – 60,918 miles
- 2009 – 52,500 miles
- 2008 – 43,449 miles
- 2007 – 34,210 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
ALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
30 tests since 28 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass162,935 miles (+75)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 162,935 miles
- Test number
- 610786967129
- AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Fail162,860 miles (+5,712)1 dangerous2 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,860 miles
- Test number
- 718586346118
- DangerousNearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected inner rack joint (2.1.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside headlight slightly insecure
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass157,148 miles (+109)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 157,148 miles
- Test number
- 526355556095
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail157,039 miles (+5,660)1 dangerous5 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,039 miles
- Test number
- 644016627938
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Obligatory indirect vision device insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CILL CHALKED (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryALL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED
- AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn AXLE BUSHES (5.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass151,379 miles3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 151,379 miles
- Test number
- 703990085979
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail151,379 miles (+8,588)1 major3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,379 miles
- Test number
- 795270720937
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass142,791 miles (+251)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 142,791 miles
- Test number
- 855063800829
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail142,540 miles (+7,206)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,540 miles
- Test number
- 766896671479
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass135,334 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 135,334 miles
- Test number
- 694660477294
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold innere edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at rear
- AdvisoryStarter motor noisy
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail135,334 miles (+2,138)4 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,334 miles
- Test number
- 267616774956
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror casing (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer casing badly corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold innere edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded at rear
- AdvisoryStarter motor noisy
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass133,196 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 133,196 miles
- Test number
- 799875847103
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Fail133,196 miles (+7,170)5 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,196 miles
- Test number
- 892619116041
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible deteriorated (0.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass126,026 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 126,026 miles
- Test number
- 424694922527
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail126,026 miles (+5,641)9 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,026 miles
- Test number
- 348817169199
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass120,385 miles (+6,402)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 120,385 miles
- Test number
- 721727362812
- AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass113,983 miles (+6,001)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,983 miles
- Test number
- 540648966783
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,982 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 107,982 miles
- Test number
- 148779599250
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,982 miles (+6,919)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,982 miles
- Test number
- 391253047499
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Pass101,063 miles (+7,571)5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 101,063 miles
- Test number
- 515042285084
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass93,492 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 93,492 miles
- Test number
- 106709964488
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail93,492 miles (+7,375)3 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,492 miles
- Test number
- 229739464006
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass86,117 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 86,117 miles
- Test number
- 797347573015
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail86,117 miles (+8,215)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,117 miles
- Test number
- 138427473010
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass77,902 miles (+7,964)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 77,902 miles
- Test number
- 767069772045
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass69,938 miles (+9,020)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 69,938 miles
- Test number
- 768794181065
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNear side rear tyre has slight side wall damage
Pass60,918 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 60,918 miles
- Test number
- 660584570012
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail60,918 miles (+8,418)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,918 miles
- Test number
- 774044870007
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass52,500 miles (+9,051)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 52,500 miles
- Test number
- 173982399476
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Pass43,449 miles (+9,239)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 43,449 miles
- Test number
- 301204098018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass34,210 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 34,210 miles
- Test number
- 520407087023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LK04 BUA
- Does LK04 BUA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on LK04 BUA expired on 3 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on LK04 BUA?
- The MOT on LK04 BUA expired on 3 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has LK04 BUA done?
- LK04 BUA was recorded at 162,935 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2025, an average of 7,098 miles a year.
- Has LK04 BUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LK04 BUA has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on LK04 BUA ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on LK04 BUA find?
- LK04 BUA passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside headlight slightly insecure; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear nail in tyre.
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