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W179 HGV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,236 mi
Last recorded81,236 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 HGV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 81,236 miles

N/S front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

O/S front wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

both head lamp lenses are opaque

exhaust system is corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2018 81,236 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

N/S front tyre is worn on the inner edge

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

O/S front wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak ()

both head lamp lenses are opaque

exhaust system is corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2017 75,234 miles

O/S front wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2017 75,234 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust is corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2016 68,830 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 66,421 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 66,421 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2014 64,977 miles

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

front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 25 Mar 2014 64,977 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 26 Mar 2013 63,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 62,237 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 60,774 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 60,774 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 59,359 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 57,834 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 51,938 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 44,239 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 38,959 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 HGV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HGV, 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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W179 HGV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 April 2000.

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