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W147 GJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,059 mi
Last recorded111,059 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW147 GJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 111,059 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 9 Oct 2015 111,035 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Front rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both fronts headlamps badly detorised affecting beam image (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking pipe cylinder leaking fluid weeping (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 102,608 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 102,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 93,775 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 84,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,079 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2011 71,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 61,302 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 61,302 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 26,361 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,361 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 52,152 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 48,008 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 44,123 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 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GJO, 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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W147 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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