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W178 NRL

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,986 mi
Last recorded38,986 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 NRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 38,986 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 37,401 miles

All lamps are flickering but not so excessive that output is severely reduced

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 37,401 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

All lamps are flickering but not so excessive that output is severely reduced

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2023 34,960 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,098 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 29,661 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 27,719 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 27,719 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn low on its inner edge 185.60.14.T (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2019 25,042 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 21,829 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 21,825 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,523 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 21,363 miles

nearside mirror missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 21,052 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 20,754 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 20,314 miles

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2013 20,314 miles

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

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

nearside mirror glass missing

nearside rear tyre slightly deteriorated on outer sidewall

Pass 1 Mar 2012 19,932 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 2 Mar 2011 19,381 miles

ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL SCUFFED AND WILL NEED REPLACING SOON.. ALSO NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR INCOMPLETE

Pass 26 Feb 2010 18,732 miles

nsf tyre scuffed on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Mar 2009 18,101 miles

nsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 26 Feb 2009 18,070 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

nsf tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 27 Feb 2008 17,177 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 16,190 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 14,779 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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W178 NRL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W178 NRL, 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 W178 NRL registered?

W178 NRL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 March 2000.

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