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W178 VTT

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,314 mi
Last recorded106,314 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW178 VTT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 106,314 miles

Rear exhaust box has corrosion.

Pass 7 Dec 2021 100,396 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 7 Dec 2021 100,396 miles

Rear axle corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 98,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2019 96,756 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight brake bind ,signs of brake getting hot

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded

Slight movement in drivers seat runner

Pass 10 Dec 2018 89,393 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush slightly split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer casing cover corroded and split

Pass 18 Dec 2017 84,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven /stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven /stepped inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded and split

Pass 26 Jan 2017 79,296 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight misshape and feathering /stepped tread

Offside Rear tyre slight misshape feathering / stepped tread

Rear exhaust box outer casing heavily corroded

both rear shock absorber bump stops missing / incomplete

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 1 Sep 2015 74,189 miles

Nearside Rear trye feathered tyre tread inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathered tyre tread inner edge

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2014 68,379 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2014 68,373 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2013 61,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

outer casing of rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 55,434 miles

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

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

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

exhaust flexi section covering breaking up and insecure

Pass 1 Aug 2012 55,434 miles

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

exhaust flexi section covering breaking up and insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2011 49,306 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,559 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 44,154 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 41,381 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 38,186 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 33,121 miles

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

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 VTT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VTT, 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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W178 VTT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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