MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear shock absorber dust covers adrift
engine management light is on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
engine management light is on
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust tailbox is corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
deteriation exhaust system
front brake pads wearing low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
deteriation rear exhaust system
the above items meet the M O T requirements at time of test but will require attention soon
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre close to legal limit
o/s/f tyre on legal limit on inner edge
rear brake discs poor on inner faces
rear exhaust section in poor condition
steering heavier than expected
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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V490 FAU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?
V490 FAU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 February 2000.
Is V490 FAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for V490 FAU shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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