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W158 SYB

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,881 mi
Last recorded85,881 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW158 SYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 85,881 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside steering rack tie bar play

Fail 28 Apr 2011 85,881 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside steering rack tie bar play

Pass 7 May 2010 83,597 miles

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

wear in nearside steering rack inner joint/bush

Pass 5 May 2009 71,728 miles

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

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

very little handbrake reserve travel left

Pass 7 May 2008 61,813 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 61,813 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2007 49,594 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 36,815 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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W158 SYB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W158 SYB, 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 W158 SYB registered?

W158 SYB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 May 2000.

Is W158 SYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for W158 SYB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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