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V197 EWH

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,986 mi
Last recorded88,986 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV197 EWH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 88,986 miles

Back box detoriated.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,494 miles

n/s rear seat has child seat fitted. rear both indicators slightly discoloured. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play. Engine management light deployed.

Fail 7 Jun 2012 81,494 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s rear seat has child seat fitted. rear both indicators slightly discoloured. o/s/f anti-roll bar linkage slight play. Engine management light deployed.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,567 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 75,555 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 70,325 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 70,306 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 66,501 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 66,501 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 58,042 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 58,042 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 46,387 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 46,384 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,172 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 34,940 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/f tyre side wall marked

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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V197 EWH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V197 EWH, 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 V197 EWH registered?

V197 EWH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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