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W142 PFX

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

99,548 mi
Last recorded99,548 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW142 PFX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,548 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 99,539 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 98,189 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 98,189 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 94,556 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 94,556 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 80,342 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 80,341 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,190 miles

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

both headlight lenses cloudy (output poor)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 69,190 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

both headlight lenses cloudy (output poor)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 63,401 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2013 63,401 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 60,172 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 56,458 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 56,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 53,839 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 53,839 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 49,631 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 45,209 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 42,184 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing

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 PFX is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 W142 PFX, 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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W142 PFX is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2000.

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