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W137 RRA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

143,551 mi
Last recorded143,551 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW137 RRA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 143,551 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak engine ()

drivers seat piviots worn

Pass 5 Sep 2015 137,569 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

engine leaking oil

Fail 27 Aug 2015 137,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component inner seal under rack boot leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts metal brake pipe fouling on exhaust back box (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear (7.1.2)

engine leaking oil

Pass 11 Sep 2014 132,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 132,218 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,040 miles

Driver seat rail has play in mechanisum

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F headlamp lense misted over

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 127,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Driver seat rail has play in mechanisum

General corrosion under vehicle

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/F headlamp lense misted over

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 126,976 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 120,296 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 112,431 miles

Engine sounds rattley and running abit rough?

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2011 112,411 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine sounds rattley and running abit rough?

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2010 105,597 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover detatched

Fail 17 Sep 2010 105,590 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover detatched

Pass 12 Sep 2009 42,640 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 98,091 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 91,891 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 91,891 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 86,179 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 86,174 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

exhaust corroding

rear tyres worn

Pass 20 Jun 2006 80,634 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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W137 RRA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 W137 RRA, 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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W137 RRA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2000.

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