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W165 VHR

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,370 mi
Last recorded116,370 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 VHR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 116,370 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 116,370 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 104,754 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 96,313 miles

hand brake high

Fail 19 Mar 2009 95,860 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

hand brake high

Pass 9 Apr 2008 85,198 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 85,125 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 67,905 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 53,069 miles

Both rear tyres on legal limit

Front brake pads gettinng low

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 VHR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VHR, 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 W165 VHR registered?

W165 VHR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 May 2000.

Is W165 VHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W165 VHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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