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W173 UJH

2000 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,360 mi
Last recorded104,360 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW173 UJH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2015 104,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber dust covers not fully secure.

advise slight corrosion on rear exhaust box outer casing.

advise,damage on front number plate,but secure and still readable.

advise,engine management light on

Pass 28 Mar 2014 97,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,923 miles

engine management light staying on

nearside front wheel bearing noisey

Pass 6 Mar 2012 67,855 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 67,855 miles

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 64,298 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine managment light on

streering rack has play in offside control arm

Pass 7 May 2010 58,085 miles

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Fail 7 May 2010 58,085 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 May 2009 51,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 13 May 2008 46,150 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2007 38,986 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 May 2006 32,089 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 UJH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UJH, 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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W173 UJH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2000.

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