
Skoda Fabia
Red · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
LS04 FABMOT history
LS04 FAB is a red diesel Skoda Fabia first used on 1 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 196,772 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 196,772 mi
- At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 9,313 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- LS04 FAB
- Registration format
- Current format (from 2001)
- Make
- Skoda
- Model
- Fabia
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 1 Mar 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 7 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
LS04 FAB was last recorded at 196,772 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 15,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 181,365 miles · 5 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15,407 miles
- Average per year
- 9,313 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 196,772 miles
- 2025 – 181,365 miles
- 2024 – 163,122 miles
- 2023 – 150,565 miles
- 2022 – 142,282 miles
- 2021 – 132,500 miles
- 2020 – 127,972 miles
- 2019 – 115,735 miles
- 2018 – 109,340 miles
- 2017 – 104,843 miles
- 2016 – 101,631 miles
- 2015 – 89,896 miles
- 2014 – 84,566 miles
- 2013 – 77,345 miles
- 2012 – 69,180 miles
- 2011 – 58,851 miles
- 2010 – 50,632 miles
- 2009 – 38,289 miles
- 2008 – 28,911 miles
- 2007 – 18,695 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded 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.
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2012
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
32 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass196,772 miles (+15,407)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 196,772 miles
- Test number
- 251634672059
- AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass181,365 miles (+18,243)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 181,365 miles
- Test number
- 359450093060
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded
Pass163,122 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 163,122 miles
- Test number
- 150374968153
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin coming away but not blowing
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail163,122 miles (+12,557)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,122 miles
- Test number
- 490450523763
- DangerousFront Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up both (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box skin coming away but not blowing
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass150,565 miles (+211)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2024
- Odometer
- 150,565 miles
- Test number
- 301251280800
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
Fail150,354 miles (+8,072)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,354 miles
- Test number
- 279816669497
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
Pass142,282 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,282 miles
- Test number
- 710975211304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail142,282 miles (+9,782)1 dangerous2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,282 miles
- Test number
- 327700790359
- DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge worn to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass132,500 miles (+12)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2022
- Odometer
- 132,500 miles
- Test number
- 230552183650
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber protective cover loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber protective cover loose
Fail132,488 miles (+4,516)2 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,488 miles
- Test number
- 725585740782
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber protective cover loose
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber protective cover loose
Pass127,972 miles (+12,237)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 127,972 miles
- Test number
- 535157645412
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass115,735 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,735 miles
- Test number
- 712337876778
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch poor operation
- AdvisorySteering light illuminated once at start of test, operated normally for majority/remainder of test, benefit of doubt given
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Fail115,735 miles (+6,395)2 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,735 miles
- Test number
- 531288326189
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (front bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisorySecondary bonnet catch poor operation
- AdvisorySteering light illuminated once at start of test, operated normally for majority/remainder of test, benefit of doubt given
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass109,340 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,340 miles
- Test number
- 179357246954
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth h/lights cloudy
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail109,340 miles (+4,497)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,340 miles
- Test number
- 167424727556
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryBoth h/lights cloudy
- AdvisoryEngine covers and undertrays fitted
- AdvisoryRear brake discs slight corrosion
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass104,843 miles (+3,212)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2018
- Odometer
- 104,843 miles
- Test number
- 151213331545
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 101,631 miles
- Test number
- 939009306098
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,631 miles (+11,735)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,631 miles
- Test number
- 311184992365
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Pass89,896 miles (+604)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 89,896 miles
- Test number
- 488901325161
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,292 miles (+4,726)10 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,292 miles
- Test number
- 845146085094
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass84,566 miles (+7,221)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 84,566 miles
- Test number
- 166647894410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,345 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 77,345 miles
- Test number
- 347339883044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully to stop
Fail77,345 miles (+8,165)5 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,345 miles
- Test number
- 977015583069
- FailureElectronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOffside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully to stop
Pass69,180 miles4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 69,180 miles
- Test number
- 118717362435
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on tread
- NoteOffside rear handbrake caliper lever not fully returning to stop
Fail69,180 miles (+10,329)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,180 miles
- Test number
- 567787762067
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing uneven on tread
- NoteOffside rear handbrake caliper lever not fully returning to stop
Fail58,851 miles1 repaired2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,851 miles
- Test number
- 118706061413
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing lumpy
- NoteSlight brake bind front brakes
- NoteTravel on park brake
Pass58,851 miles (+8,219)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 58,851 miles
- Test number
- 847726061092
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded
- NoteN/s/r tyre wearing lumpy
- NoteSlight brake bind front brakes
- NoteTravel on park brake
Pass50,632 miles (+1)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 50,632 miles
- Test number
- 320909060036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteApprox. 30% left on inner of front brake pads,discs corroded and worn.
- NoteN/s/front washer jet, weak spray.
Fail50,631 miles (+12,342)2 dangerous4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,631 miles
- Test number
- 523888760096
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NoteApprox. 30% left on inner of front brake pads,discs corroded and worn.
- NoteN/s/front washer jet, weak spray.
Pass38,289 miles (+9,378)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 38,289 miles
- Test number
- 892593939072
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight corrosion on both rear brake discs
Pass28,911 miles (+10,216)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 28,911 miles
- Test number
- 352909438092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,695 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 18,695 miles
- Test number
- 551302927013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about LS04 FAB
- Does LS04 FAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS04 FAB is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on LS04 FAB?
- The MOT on LS04 FAB is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has LS04 FAB done?
- LS04 FAB was recorded at 196,772 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 9,313 miles a year.
- Has LS04 FAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. LS04 FAB has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on LS04 FAB 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 LS04 FAB find?
- LS04 FAB passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front wing corroded; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; oil leak, but not excessive from engine.
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