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W196 SKH

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,197 mi
Last recorded119,197 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW196 SKH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2016 119,197 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2016 118,549 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located UPSIDE DOWN (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 83,769 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 83,546 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 83,546 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 73,857 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2012 64,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2011 62,773 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 62,773 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 58,752 miles

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

air bag warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2009 54,765 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 51,011 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 46,515 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 39,132 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 39,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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W196 SKH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W196 SKH, 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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W196 SKH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2000.

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