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W131 XVA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,141 mi
Last recorded111,141 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW131 XVA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,141 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

air bag light on

both windscreen wipers split

coolant level low

Fail 13 Sep 2011 111,140 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air bag light on

both windscreen wipers split

coolant level low

Pass 17 Sep 2010 97,772 miles

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

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

front bumper insecure

Fail 6 Sep 2010 97,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

front bumper insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2009 79,609 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 66,090 miles

front anti roll bar bushes starting to go.

wishbone rear bushes starting to go.

Pass 8 Sep 2007 56,119 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 52,651 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 52,651 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,085 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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W131 XVA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 W131 XVA, 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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W131 XVA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2000.

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