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W166 NJS

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,618 mi
Last recorded79,618 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 NJS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 79,618 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Post CAT , centre section joint/clamps (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 72,651 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Security of drivers seat

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 72,651 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Both front D-Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Between centre section and rear silencer joint/clamp (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit On 1.82 mm, Worn very close to PLY (4.1.E.1)

Security of drivers seat

coil spring corroded All (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 63,730 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Jan 2017 63,512 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Feb 2016 55,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 54,863 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 21 Apr 2015 54,863 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 23 Apr 2014 53,415 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 28 May 2013 52,290 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 28 May 2013 52,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 21 May 2012 50,758 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag warning light on.

Pass 24 May 2011 49,172 miles

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

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

air bag light on.

Fail 24 May 2011 49,172 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on.

Pass 28 Apr 2010 47,259 miles

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 28 Apr 2010 47,259 miles

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 20 May 2009 45,628 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 43,366 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 42,502 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 41,743 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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W166 NJS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W166 NJS, 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 W166 NJS registered?

W166 NJS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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