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VRL 443W

2013 Skoda 120

Orange Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,952 mi
Last recorded51,952 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRL 443W
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year2013
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 51,952 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 51,952 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,665 miles

both headlight lenses corroded and dim output

brake pipes very heavily undercoated

engine oil leak

flexible brake hoses very heavily coated

front brake pipes have some corrosion

o/s/f tyre underinflated

play in steering box

whole underbody very heavily undercoated

Fail 7 Mar 2014 31,664 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both headlight lenses corroded and dim output

brake pipes very heavily undercoated

engine oil leak

flexible brake hoses very heavily coated

front brake pipes have some corrosion

o/s/f tyre underinflated

play in steering box

whole underbody very heavily undercoated

Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,982 miles

all brake pipes and underside heavily coated in underseal

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 11 Mar 2013 50,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

all brake pipes and underside heavily coated in underseal

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

How Reliable is the Skoda 120?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
572
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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VRL 443W is a 2013 Skoda 120 in Orange with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

The most common reason a Skoda 120 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VRL 443W, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 13 years old, this Skoda 120 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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VRL 443W is a 2013 Skoda 120, first registered on 15 March 2013.

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