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W179 XBM

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,451 mi
Last recorded59,451 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 XBM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,451 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 8 Apr 2015 54,110 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2015 54,109 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 128,834 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 128,834 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Em light on

front nearside tyre tread cracking

Pass 7 Dec 2012 128,826 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

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

both wiper rubbers splitting

Pass 12 Jul 2011 124,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 121,413 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine magagement light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly weakend by damage

offside front tyre cut / no cord visable at time of test

rear seat lower section has been removed

Fail 24 Aug 2010 121,410 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine magagement light on

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edges

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly weakend by damage

offside front tyre cut / no cord visable at time of test

rear seat lower section has been removed

front anti-roll bar foweling offside front subframe

Pass 15 Aug 2009 116,242 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cut in offside front tyre / no cord visable at time of test

engine managment light on

front number plate cracked

lower part of rear seat missing

nearside rear wheel steel rest on vehicle are alloy

srs light on

Pass 28 Aug 2008 110,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 101,587 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 101,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 94,963 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 XBM is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XBM, 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 XBM is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2000.

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