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W221 PCV

2000 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

97,118 mi
Last recorded97,118 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2020
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 PCV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2020 97,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,040 miles

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 95,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant pipe insecure

Pass 20 Jun 2018 91,739 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone a (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 85,602 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Rear Both tyres inner side walls perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2016 76,800 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2016 76,798 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre sidewalls perishing

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 71,745 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 70,895 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 70,895 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 69,818 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 69,818 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 68,805 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s rear brake binding

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,705 miles

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

Oil leak

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

all brakes binding slightly

Pass 2 Jul 2010 66,394 miles

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

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres perished

handbrake button sticking

Pass 1 Jul 2009 64,846 miles

Offside rear tyre perished sidewalls

Pass 2 Jul 2008 62,663 miles

All wiper blades worn.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre badly perished.

Nearside rear tyre perishing.

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

P.a.s. pump one mounting broken.

Pass 12 Jul 2007 60,262 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 60,262 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 57,159 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 57,159 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside of front anti roll bar rubbing inner wing plastic panel.

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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W221 PCV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W221 PCV, 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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W221 PCV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2000.

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