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W129 RPE

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

123,560 mi
Last recorded123,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 RPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2016 123,560 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front fog light not working

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,600 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 108,276 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 108,260 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 103,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated due to corrosion.

Fail 18 Jun 2013 103,521 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box deteriorated due to corrosion.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 95,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 90,177 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 55,470 miles

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

had lo put 1,5 liters of engine oil in to carry out test

Pass 29 Jun 2009 81,213 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,820 miles

Nearside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Inner Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2007 75,049 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 69,788 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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W129 RPE is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W129 RPE, 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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W129 RPE is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 July 2000.

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