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W169 GJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

137,338 mi
Last recorded137,338 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW169 GJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,338 miles

Engine noisy/rattling

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 137,318 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine noisy/rattling

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/60 14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 130,774 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 130,684 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 125,648 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 29 Apr 2017 125,648 miles

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Both rear bump stops deteriorated

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,903 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 120,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 115,650 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 115,376 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)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 109,561 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 109,561 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 103,496 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 103,496 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 98,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2012 98,072 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

accessory drive belt badly damaged

one sump bolt missing and one sump bolt very loose

Pass 23 Mar 2011 89,446 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall kerbed

Fail 16 Mar 2011 89,246 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

offside rear tyre outer sidewall kerbed

Pass 23 Mar 2010 80,162 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside obligatory mirror damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

Fail 23 Mar 2010 80,162 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside obligatory mirror damaged but not seriously affecting rear view

offside rear brake slightly lower effort than nearside

Pass 31 Mar 2009 71,268 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,268 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,977 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 62,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 56,007 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 55,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,381 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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W169 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 W169 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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W169 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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