MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,441 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
dam age to n/s front wing
damage to n/s front bumper
o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
parking brake coming up high
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
dam age to n/s front wing
damage to n/s front bumper
o/s front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
parking brake coming up high
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
Rear exhaust section deteriating
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear exhaust section deteriating
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalytic converter heat shield loose
damage to n/s and o/s rear bumper
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
rear indicator bulbs becoming discoloured
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
catalytic converter heat shield loose
damage to n/s and o/s rear bumper
rear exhaust silencer deteriorating
rear indicator bulbs becoming discoloured
slight play in n/s of steering rack
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
catalytic converter heat shield loose
o/s front tyre worn on edges
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint bushes both split
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
offside wiper blade split
oil level slightly overfilled
slight gear oil leak
slight oil leak
Nearside front anti roll bar drop link ball joint bushes both split
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
nearside front tyre has a cut in the outer sidewall
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
offside front tyre devoid of tread on inside edge
offside wiper blade split
oil level slightly overfilled
slight gear oil leak
slight oil leak
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f drag link coverrs split....
slight play in n/s/f drag link..front shocks weaping..n/s/r tyre wearing low..slight interaction from rear lights..slight noise from alternator area..steering slightly stiff????
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
front brake pads wearing low....
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W229 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 W229 GFC, 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 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 May 2000.
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