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V490 FAU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,526 mi
Last recorded122,526 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV490 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2015 122,526 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 122,526 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 110,129 miles

engine management light is on

Fail 11 Oct 2014 110,029 miles

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

engine management light is on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 100,191 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 94,138 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 94,127 miles

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)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 89,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 86,996 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 78,510 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 72,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 72,367 miles

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)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 68,359 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 62,426 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 62,426 miles

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?

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 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.

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