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W166 VTT

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2019
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

120,017 mi
Last recorded120,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 VTT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 120,017 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 111,397 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on dash illuminated indicating possible fault

Fail 15 Jul 2017 111,397 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' parking sticker (8.3.1e)

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

engine management light on dash illuminated indicating possible fault

Pass 28 Jul 2016 96,454 miles

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

headlamp lens's deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2016 96,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding after use of service brake (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

headlamp lens's deteriorated

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 23 Jul 2015 90,059 miles

HEADLAMP LENS'S DETERIORATED

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jul 2015 90,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

HEADLAMP LENS'S DETERIORATED

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

Oil leak

REAR EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2014 84,996 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

nearside rear upper shock absorber cover detatched

Fail 23 Jul 2014 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

both headlamp lens's deteriorated

nearside rear upper shock absorber cover detatched

Pass 24 Jul 2013 78,335 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s inner sus bush

Pass 3 Jul 2012 71,815 miles

slight movement in n/s inner susp bush

Pass 13 Jul 2011 62,445 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,445 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 55,622 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 55,622 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 54,109 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 54,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 51,653 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 50,040 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2007 50,040 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 47,782 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,079 miles

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

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

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

plastic arch liners front and rear unable to fully examine

Pass 26 Jul 2005 35,543 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 VTT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 VTT, 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 VTT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2000.

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