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W203 SKH

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

80,393 mi
Last recorded80,393 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW203 SKH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 80,393 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 80,393 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2015 76,614 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 70,486 miles

Coolant level low

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner sholder

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

Offside front tyre bald on inner sholder

Oil leak

Play in nearside steering rack end.

Pass 14 May 2013 62,313 miles

Coolant light on

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

Fail 14 May 2013 62,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant light on

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2012 42,943 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant warning lamp on dash

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking

oil leaks on engine

service lamp on dash

Fail 7 May 2012 42,943 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear coil springs corroded

coolant warning lamp on dash

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs lipped

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f outer cv boot cracking

oil leaks on engine

service lamp on dash

Pass 18 May 2011 33,055 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 33,051 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front wheel tracking may be out

Pass 28 Apr 2010 25,110 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 25,110 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2009 20,035 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 19,907 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 May 2008 13,928 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 8,888 miles

all tyres showing perish cracks

wiper blades juddering

Pass 11 Mar 2006 8,199 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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W203 SKH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W203 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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W203 SKH is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 March 2000.

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