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V490 EFA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

112,392 mi
Last recorded112,392 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 EFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 112,392 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 111,932 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 101,075 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Fail 23 Jan 2012 101,069 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

engine management lamp on

Pass 7 Feb 2011 97,609 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 97,595 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

engine management lamp is on

Pass 28 Jan 2010 94,556 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 94,556 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear seat belt retracting mechanisums lazy to return

engine cover fitted

engine managment light on

slight play in offside front inner steering arm joint

Pass 23 Jan 2009 83,130 miles

air bag warning light staying on

engine warning light staying on

slight damaged to n/s/r light lens

Fail 22 Jan 2009 83,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

air bag warning light staying on

engine warning light staying on

slight damaged to n/s/r light lens

Pass 25 Jan 2008 64,840 miles

bady seats fitted to both rear outer seats

both rear tyre walls perishing

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread low

Fail 24 Jan 2008 64,837 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

bady seats fitted to both rear outer seats

both rear tyre walls perishing

drivers door mirror damaged

n/s front tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s rear tyre tread low

Pass 11 Jan 2007 48,173 miles

offside rear tyre very close to legal limit on inner shoulder

Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,207 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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V490 EFA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 V490 EFA, 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 V490 EFA registered?

V490 EFA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 February 2000.

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