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W142 DWT

2000 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

117,169 mi
Last recorded117,169 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 DWT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 113,427 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 109,573 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 109,573 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 104,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Oct 2013 100,382 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2013 100,382 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2012 94,031 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

front exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2012 94,031 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2011 87,776 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 82,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

rear bumpstops split

Pass 11 Dec 2009 74,389 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 61,826 miles

advise rear bumper cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2007 51,077 miles

advise o/s/f tyre bald on inner shoulder ( 185/60/14 h )

Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,835 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 35,136 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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W142 DWT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 W142 DWT, 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 W142 DWT registered?

W142 DWT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 August 2000.

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