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W197 SKH

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 SKH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 87,152 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition.

Pass 7 Dec 2009 80,241 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 80,232 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 73,091 miles

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

nearside front sun visor wont stay up

Fail 2 Dec 2008 73,091 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front sun visor wont stay up

Pass 3 Dec 2007 56,098 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 41,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 28,438 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 SKH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 W197 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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What year was W197 SKH registered?

W197 SKH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W197 SKH safe to buy?

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