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V497 MKN

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,699 mi
Last recorded53,699 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV497 MKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 53,699 miles

child seat fitted to rear seats

o/s rear tyre cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2015 53,699 miles

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

child seat fitted to rear seats

o/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,598 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,328 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 33,099 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 25,069 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 17,328 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 14,892 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 13,822 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 12,776 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 11,828 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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V497 MKN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V497 MKN, 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 V497 MKN registered?

V497 MKN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 February 2000.

Is V497 MKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for V497 MKN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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