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V196 TVV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

80,945 mi
Last recorded80,945 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV196 TVV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 80,945 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,542 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 70,538 miles

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Oil leak

Pass 24 Dec 2013 62,100 miles

engine managment lamp is on

Fail 24 Dec 2013 62,100 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine managment lamp is on

Pass 8 Mar 2013 57,945 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 57,894 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 53,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,606 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 52,119 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 52,119 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 48,067 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 48,067 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 45,208 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 45,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jan 2008 42,442 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 42,437 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 39,956 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 38,827 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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V196 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 69,284 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V196 TVV, 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 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was V196 TVV registered?

V196 TVV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 January 2000.

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