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W117 WAE

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,013 mi
Last recorded113,013 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW117 WAE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 113,013 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 111,596 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 109,732 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 109,712 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 107,922 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,192 miles

Oil leak

nearside front wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,674 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 102,934 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 102,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 101,090 miles

Exhaust in poor condition

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 98,946 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 98,193 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 98,193 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 92,527 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,563 miles

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

o/s/r bump stop deterioated

Pass 27 Jun 2007 67,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

oil level very low

Fail 27 Jun 2007 67,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

oil level very low

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,779 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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W117 WAE is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W117 WAE, 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 W117 WAE registered?

W117 WAE is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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