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W168 GJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

92,354 mi
Last recorded92,354 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW168 GJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2015 92,354 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2014 88,373 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front tyres worn on edges

rear tyres low on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,971 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 81,350 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2012 81,331 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)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 74,996 miles

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

o/s /f door check strap loose

rear number plate discoloured

Fail 6 Oct 2011 74,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

o/s /f door check strap loose

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 14 Oct 2010 66,959 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 66,954 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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)

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

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

slight amount of play in o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 22 Oct 2009 56,761 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perishing recomend replacement soon

rear number plate deteriating

Pass 18 Oct 2008 48,957 miles

front wishbone bushes starting to split

nearside front tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 20 Oct 2007 44,812 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 41,009 miles

nsf tyre close to limit.

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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W168 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 W168 GJO, 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 W168 GJO registered?

W168 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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