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W173 DWX

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,939 mi
Last recorded70,939 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 DWX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 70,939 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 70,939 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2017 69,970 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 69,970 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,150 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 14 Apr 2015 66,698 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 14 Apr 2014 64,667 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,329 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 16 Apr 2012 60,448 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 57,745 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 55,958 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 55,958 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 53,034 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,224 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 49,224 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel bearing noisey

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,416 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 41,503 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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W173 DWX is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W173 DWX, 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 W173 DWX registered?

W173 DWX is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 June 2000.

Is W173 DWX safe to buy?

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