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W218 LPY

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 LPY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 90,293 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 90,238 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Rear door damaged

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,440 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

Central Front engine overheating

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Aug 2018 89,440 miles

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both dull no pattern (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements low (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracks (0.1 (b))

Central Front engine overheating

Central Front travel on handbrake lever

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 88,621 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 88,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 86,514 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 86,514 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,971 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2015 84,969 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 83,498 miles

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Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 81,591 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 81,590 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 78,284 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 78,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 73,851 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Aug 2011 73,850 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2010 69,913 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 69,913 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 66,128 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Sep 2008 63,705 miles

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on front brak discs

Fail 25 Sep 2008 63,705 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

corrosion on front brak discs

Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,424 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2006 52,772 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt getting lazy ok for test

Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,772 miles

o/s/f seat belt getting lazy ok for test

Pass 29 Sep 2005 46,130 miles

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

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

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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W218 LPY is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 W218 LPY, 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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W218 LPY is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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