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W231 KFE

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,620 mi
Last recorded57,620 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 KFE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 57,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine management light on

rear silencer corroding

Fail 25 Feb 2009 57,505 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

engine management light on

rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Dec 2007 51,071 miles

engine management light lit

oil leak area of oil filter

powewr steering pipe starting to corrode n/s

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,173 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 44,173 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Nearside brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

dye visible around air con pipes

engine management light on

exhaust outer skin corroding

front bumper damaged

offside front wheel bearing noisey

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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W231 KFE is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 W231 KFE, 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 W231 KFE registered?

W231 KFE is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W231 KFE safe to buy?

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