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W229 KVL

2000 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,235 mi
Last recorded170,235 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 KVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 170,235 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 163,321 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 155,497 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 155,398 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 151,771 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 148,527 miles

back box corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror cover no sharpe edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 148,500 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

back box corroded

slight damage to o/s mirror cover no sharpe edges

Pass 9 Jun 2011 136,222 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 136,222 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 128,496 miles

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

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

hand brake

offside wiper

Pass 26 May 2009 121,169 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2009 121,169 miles

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 109,200 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 103,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 96,709 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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W229 KVL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 KVL, 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 KVL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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