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W147 DWU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,793 mi
Last recorded142,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 DWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2016 142,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 131,706 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 131,706 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

Fail 30 Jun 2014 121,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

NSF tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSR tyre showing signs of cracking

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 121,968 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

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

NSF tyre wearing on inner/outer edge

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

OSR tyre showing signs of cracking

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 111,038 miles

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

exhaust back box excessively corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 111,038 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust back box excessively corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2012 100,167 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 94,453 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 87,419 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2010 87,414 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 80,174 miles

front number plate delaminating

Pass 6 Jun 2008 73,651 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate fading

Fail 7 Jun 2007 65,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 65,965 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 56,398 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 DWU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DWU, 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 DWU registered?

W147 DWU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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