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W161 PAO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

91,470 mi
Last recorded91,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW161 PAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2015 91,470 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 85,221 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 79,460 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 79,460 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,499 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,502 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 52,045 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 44,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,559 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,996 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 PAO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PAO, 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 PAO registered?

W161 PAO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W161 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W161 PAO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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