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W161 COV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,338 mi
Last recorded96,338 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 COV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 96,338 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 90,171 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 88,979 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 86,879 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 86,879 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,144 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine managment warning lamp on

front number plate damaged

offside front tyre on 2mm 185/60r14h

rear number plate faded

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,289 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

wiper blades split

Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,289 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

wiper blades split

Pass 19 Jul 2007 74,560 miles

engine managment warning lamp on

Pass 10 Jul 2006 65,739 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 65,739 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant leaking

rear screen washer not working

spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2005 55,941 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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W161 COV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 W161 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.

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What year was W161 COV registered?

W161 COV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2000.

Is W161 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 COV shows 12 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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