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W197 RNA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

56,562 mi
Last recorded56,562 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 RNA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 56,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 54,861 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 54,861 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 52,165 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 50,353 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 50,351 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 48,494 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 46,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 44,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 44,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 42,235 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 40,456 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 37,370 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,370 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 34,558 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 30,939 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 27,893 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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W197 RNA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 W197 RNA, 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 W197 RNA registered?

W197 RNA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 May 2000.

Is W197 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 RNA shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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