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W166 BVP

2000 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,177 mi
Last recorded98,177 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 BVP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 98,177 miles

N/S/F WHEELARCH CORROED

OIL LEAK

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

Pass 29 Dec 2014 90,516 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2014 90,380 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 83,071 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)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine man light on dash

Fail 10 Dec 2013 83,071 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine man light on dash

Pass 18 Dec 2012 78,059 miles

rear brake pads unevenly worn

wear on rear brake discs

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front brake hoses middle ferrules corroded & nearside front bracket loose

both rear coil spring corroded

both rear tyres perished

eml light on

exhaust corroded in places

grease around offside front outer cv boot

nearside front coil spring fitted different

offside front alloy damaged

petrol flap not closing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 72,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracks.

Fail 6 Dec 2011 72,451 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres cracks.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 66,900 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 66,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,271 miles

offside steering inner tie rod has slight play on operation

Fail 10 Dec 2009 61,271 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

offside main beam aim high

offside steering inner tie rod has slight play on operation

Pass 11 Dec 2008 54,728 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 54,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2007 43,653 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 43,653 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,218 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

coolant leaking

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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W166 BVP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 W166 BVP, 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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W166 BVP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2000.

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