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V566 DBC

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,396 mi
Last recorded88,396 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV566 DBC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2016 88,396 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted outer rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder cuts (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lamp unit lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users lamp unit lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bad lamp (5.4.2)

Clutch - worn

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipe under inner chassis leg (2.3.2)

Nearside rear bench - back rest slight play

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 83,160 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 83,160 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 73,797 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2014 73,795 miles

Centre Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,467 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 69,332 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 65,446 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 59,347 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,609 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 50,234 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 42,663 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,098 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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V566 DBC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V566 DBC, 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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V566 DBC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2000.

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