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W165 DKJ

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,901 mi
Last recorded73,901 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 DKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 73,901 miles

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

front number plate slightly cracked

o/s/ door mirror has a temp. repair carried out

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2011 69,081 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

air bag light illuminated.

engine rattle{timing chain?}

petrol flap catch defeftive.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 62,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 62,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 56,366 miles

slight damage front no plate.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 56,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage front no plate.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,440 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 35,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 24,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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W165 DKJ is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W165 DKJ, 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 W165 DKJ registered?

W165 DKJ is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 July 2000.

Is W165 DKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 DKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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