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W179 GJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

46,387 mi
Last recorded46,387 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 GJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 46,387 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 45,853 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 45,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 45,420 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 44,950 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 44,950 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 44,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,070 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,433 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 40,321 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes weak

Fail 29 Mar 2014 40,321 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front lower arm rear bushes weak

N/s/f tyre perished

Pass 27 Mar 2013 38,761 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 36,886 miles

rear number plate faded

slight noise from o/s front wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,128 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 35,128 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 33,613 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 31,485 miles

o/s front coil spring poorly located (upside down).

rear tyres badly perrished

Pass 28 Mar 2008 29,386 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 27,174 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 25,160 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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W179 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 W179 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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What year was W179 GJO registered?

W179 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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