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V865 SJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

98,788 mi
Last recorded98,788 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV865 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 98,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

both headlamps deteriorated

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Jun 2018 98,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 98,783 miles

Handbrake insufficient reserve travel

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 22 May 2017 98,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance both (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,666 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 9 Mar 2015 92,148 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake requires adjustment

Fail 9 Mar 2015 92,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

handbrake requires adjustment

slight blow on rear exhaust joint

Fail 7 Mar 2014 85,829 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 85,829 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,548 miles

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall split and in poor condition

o/s and n/s headlamp lenses in poor condition

o/s and n/s headlamps have poor images

o/s front lower arm inner rear bush starting to split

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge and low on limit

slight distortion o/s rear tyre

water leak from under timing belt cover

Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,188 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,386 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 65,386 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,775 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Feb 2010 57,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front wiper starting to judder.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 50,488 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 42,677 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 38,648 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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V865 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 V865 SJO, 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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V865 SJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 February 2000.

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