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W138 FES

2000 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,255 mi
Last recorded62,255 miles
Recorded on2 May 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW138 FES
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2013 62,255 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 60,572 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 58,633 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,375 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 54,369 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 50,668 miles
Pass 4 May 2009 46,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 40,590 miles

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

rear nunber plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 2 May 2007 35,147 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 35,147 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 May 2006 29,265 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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W138 FES is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 W138 FES, 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 W138 FES registered?

W138 FES is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W138 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for W138 FES shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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