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W129 GFC

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,034 mi
Last recorded72,034 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 GFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2011 72,034 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Fail 9 Dec 2011 72,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

front brake discs heavily lipped.

Pass 26 Feb 2011 66,697 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

front registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Fail 12 Feb 2011 66,441 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

air bag warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

engine management warning lamp staying on indicating possible fault-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

front registration plate slightly deteriated-still clearly legible at 20 metres.

nearside and offside front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated-not resulting in excessive free movement.

Pass 13 Jan 2010 59,748 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

engine management warning lamp staying on-ADVISE IMMEDIATE INSPECTION.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 54,203 miles

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

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON.

Fail 10 Jan 2009 54,095 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

AIR BAG LIGHT STAYING ON.

Pass 12 Jan 2008 48,756 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 43,477 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside & offside rear indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

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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W129 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W129 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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What year was W129 GFC registered?

W129 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 June 2000.

Is W129 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W129 GFC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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