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W149 SFJ

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

76,108 mi
Last recorded76,108 miles
Recorded on6 May 2010
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW149 SFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2010 76,108 miles

Creak from engine mtg???

Front brakes getting worn

Radiator cap missing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 74,447 miles

bit of play in steering rack

dent nearside outer sill

door mirror adjuster button broken

front brake pads about 2/3 worn

front number plate cracked

lower rear gearbox mounting seperated

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear number plate backing peeling

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

some undercuting to front brake discs

stonechips/marks to windscreen

Pass 6 May 2008 72,465 miles

bit of play in steering rack

front brake pads about 2/3 worn

front number plate cracked

interior mirror adjustment button broken to adjust nearside mirror

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear number plate peeling

small stonechips and scratchs to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 1 May 2008 72,422 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

bit of play in steering rack

both rear indicator bulbs fading

front brake pads about 2/3 worn

front number plate cracked

parts of exhaust system rusting

rear number plate peeling

small stonechips and scratchs to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

Pass 26 Apr 2007 68,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 68,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2006 61,796 miles

bit of play in rack

front number plate cracked

nail in nearside rear tyre tread

offside rack boot damp

rear number plate backing peeling

small cut nearside rear tyre sidewall

some damage to offside rear light lens

some undercutting to front discs

stonechips and scratchs to windscreen

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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W149 SFJ is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W149 SFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W149 SFJ registered?

W149 SFJ is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 May 2000.

Is W149 SFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W149 SFJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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