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W214 RLS

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

51,757 mi
Last recorded51,757 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW214 RLS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2013 51,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 51,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,363 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 50,288 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 43,508 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 43,508 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 30,587 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 30,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 14,501 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 14,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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W214 RLS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W214 RLS, 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 W214 RLS registered?

W214 RLS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 April 2000.

Is W214 RLS safe to buy?

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