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W188 STA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,514 mi
Last recorded82,514 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW188 STA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,514 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre tread getting low

Nearside Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2015 80,245 miles

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 13 Aug 2015 80,244 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front nail in tyre tread

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Fail 15 Aug 2014 78,182 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 78,182 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 74,958 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 73,862 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 73,854 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front 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 coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 72,117 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2012 72,117 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 69,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 66,009 miles

front pads worn very low

hand brake travel

wear to front disc

Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,753 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,736 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2008 54,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,987 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 44,292 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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W188 STA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W188 STA, 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 W188 STA registered?

W188 STA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 April 2000.

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