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W151 COV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,605 mi
Last recorded121,605 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW151 COV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2014 121,605 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 121,603 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 106,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,183 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,688 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 87,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has a crack along the bottom.

Fail 7 Jul 2009 87,953 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

windscreen has a crack along the bottom.

Pass 24 Jul 2008 81,498 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,334 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 72,334 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 61,677 miles

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

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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W151 COV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 W151 COV, 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 W151 COV registered?

W151 COV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2000.

Is W151 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W151 COV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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