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W229 CJN

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,334 mi
Last recorded110,334 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 CJN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 110,334 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2020 108,680 miles

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

Nearside strut top bearing movement a little tight

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

Offside Front strut top bearing movement a little tight

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 107,490 miles

Offside Front top mount creaking

Fail 27 Aug 2019 107,490 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 103,579 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 98,497 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 98,497 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working switch sticking needs replacement (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2016 90,422 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 83,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 21 Apr 2012 68,288 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 54,517 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 50,950 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,252 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 40,160 miles

wear to edge of rear tyres

Pass 11 Jul 2007 34,047 miles

offside front tyre worn down on inside edge

Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,047 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn down on inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2006 26,666 miles

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

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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W229 CJN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 W229 CJN, 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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W229 CJN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 July 2000.

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