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W147 BVP

2000 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,098 mi
Last recorded74,098 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 BVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2012 74,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,098 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 70,098 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 64,597 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 64,597 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 58,875 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 58,761 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,591 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,591 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2007 47,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 47,147 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 42,277 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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W147 BVP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 W147 BVP, 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 W147 BVP registered?

W147 BVP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2000.

Is W147 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W147 BVP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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