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V898 SWR

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

58,499 mi
Last recorded58,499 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV898 SWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 58,499 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 51,157 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 47,517 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 47,517 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 45,491 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,491 miles

N/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jan 2012 43,888 miles

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

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Jan 2011 41,865 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 40,328 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 40,328 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 38,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,066 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 34,902 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 32,202 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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V898 SWR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 V898 SWR, 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 V898 SWR registered?

V898 SWR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 February 2000.

Is V898 SWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for V898 SWR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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