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W129 SMR

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,677 mi
Last recorded124,677 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW129 SMR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2019 124,677 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 122,176 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 122,176 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 119,205 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 119,205 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 115,459 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 111,578 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 106,485 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jun 2014 106,103 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Damage to nearside front door and wing.

Exhaust in poor condition.

Headlamp lens in poor condition.

Nearside rack gaiter leaking.

Rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 May 2013 99,886 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 99,886 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust outerskin coroaded

Pass 23 May 2012 92,179 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 92,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake pads worn

Pass 6 Jun 2011 86,203 miles

Front brake pads starting to wear low

Nearside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Offside front tyre starting to wear low on edges

Slight dampness to nearside outer CV gaiter

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2010 80,566 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 73,308 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Several small chips in windscreen

Pass 17 Jun 2008 63,628 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 58,213 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 49,107 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 40,745 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 SMR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SMR, 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 SMR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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