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W122 GFC

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,950 mi
Last recorded110,950 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW122 GFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 110,950 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front obligatory mirror damaged but still has NSF and rear view mirrors

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2018 110,950 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front obligatory mirror damaged but still has NSF and rear view mirrors

Oil leak ()

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 28 Nov 2017 110,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Nov 2016 95,109 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 81,367 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 70,450 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front tyres wearing inner edges.

Pass 4 Dec 2013 67,239 miles

Engine Management Light On

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2013 67,221 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine Management Light On

Pass 21 Aug 2012 64,185 miles

airbag warning lamp on

engine warning lamp on

Pass 6 Sep 2011 61,724 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 61,724 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 58,159 miles

airbag light on

Fail 25 Aug 2010 57,948 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

found osf ABS sensor cable between heat shield & brake disc .a piece of sensor still attached ,wiring worn through .

Pass 11 Aug 2009 54,331 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,896 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 46,159 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 41,254 miles

o/s/r tyre at 3mm but slight wear to inner edge but within legal limits

small crack in front no. plate

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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W122 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W122 GFC, 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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W122 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2000.

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