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W221 RTC

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,719 mi
Last recorded165,719 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 RTC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 165,719 miles

Clutch is worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorbers' dust protective kit is damaged.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 165,719 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Clutch is worn.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear shock absorbers' dust protective kit is damaged.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 155,189 miles

Clutch is worn (bitting point is high)

Offside front wheel inner rim is damaged.

Rear axle has its dust protective kit damaged.

Pass 5 Jul 2013 141,161 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Fail 5 Jul 2013 141,161 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 10 Jul 2012 130,593 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 120,280 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 109,774 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 99,284 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 88,363 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 78,373 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 67,575 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 55,906 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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W221 RTC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RTC, 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 W221 RTC registered?

W221 RTC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W221 RTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W221 RTC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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