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W213 FGC

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,904 mi
Last recorded84,904 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW213 FGC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2013 84,904 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 84,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

movement in drivers seat

nearside front wiper split

play in offside rack end

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,552 miles

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2012 71,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 64,991 miles

n/s and o/s front headlight lenses in poor condition

rear handbrake in need of adjustment

Fail 24 Feb 2011 64,991 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s and o/s front headlight lenses in poor condition

rear handbrake in need of adjustment

Pass 26 Feb 2010 54,389 miles

some wear in drivers seat frame pivot pins

Fail 26 Feb 2010 54,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

some wear in drivers seat frame pivot pins

Pass 14 Oct 2009 52,853 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 52,852 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f steering arm ball end play

rear brake binding

Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,319 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2009 49,319 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 44,380 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 37,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2006 27,361 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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W213 FGC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W213 FGC, 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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W213 FGC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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