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W144 SUP

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

96,270 mi
Last recorded96,270 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW144 SUP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 96,270 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside headlamp glass condensated and aged

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2019 96,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear slightly misshapen

Offside headlamp glass condensated and aged

Offside headlamp poor beam image

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 95,200 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 20% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front headlamp beam pattern poor

Oil leak ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

engine and under covers fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,909 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot on tread [due to wheel lock] (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 83,790 miles

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working all (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit flat spot on tread [due to wheel lock] (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 83,067 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2015 83,067 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 74,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2014 74,974 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 60,709 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,401 miles

Oil leak

size of front tyre's not same as rear's

Pass 27 Apr 2011 52,597 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 52,597 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 47,522 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Fail 24 Apr 2010 47,517 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

child seat fitted to offside rear seat

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,778 miles

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

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Nearside front wheel trim missing

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 May 2008 35,128 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges & perished

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

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

Fail 6 May 2008 35,128 miles

Nearside & offside front tyres worn on edges & perished

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 28,999 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 28,998 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 27,159 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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W144 SUP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 W144 SUP, 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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W144 SUP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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