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W185 VTT

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

137,231 mi
Last recorded137,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 VTT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 137,231 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,239 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2022 131,218 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure not seated in lower holder (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 128,360 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 124,695 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,748 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 117,741 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2018 104,090 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2017 101,687 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,703 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,176 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 94,520 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2014 94,520 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,666 miles

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,172 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 83,161 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 77,858 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 73,550 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 73,550 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 66,613 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,791 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 55,567 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 49,544 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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W185 VTT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 W185 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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W185 VTT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 July 2000.

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