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W189 GJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,340 mi
Last recorded104,340 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 GJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2011 104,340 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 97,152 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre tread cracking and has a nail in

Fail 18 Oct 2010 97,152 miles

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

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near side rear tyre tread cracking and has a nail in

Pass 3 Oct 2009 89,153 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 89,090 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,159 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 70,915 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 62,157 miles

Slight oil leak

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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W189 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W189 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 W189 GJO registered?

W189 GJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 April 2000.

Is W189 GJO safe to buy?

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