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V518 YFW

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,564 mi
Last recorded106,564 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV518 YFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 May 2009 106,564 miles

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

very little reserve travel on park brake lever.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 97,274 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 83,086 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 68,524 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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V518 YFW is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 V518 YFW, 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 V518 YFW registered?

V518 YFW is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V518 YFW safe to buy?

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