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W235 GFC

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

51,089 mi
Last recorded51,089 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 GFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 51,089 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 47,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 42,662 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

big oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2019 42,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0/2mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm worn uneven (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6/3mm bald on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

big oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,353 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 37,353 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.054 (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 34,175 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 33,680 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 33,503 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 33,286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 33,118 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 32,453 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 32,083 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 30,778 miles

imbalance on front service brakes

Fail 14 May 2009 29,811 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 29,811 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,599 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 28,598 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 14 May 2007 27,730 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 25,028 miles

excess travel in park brake lever

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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W235 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W235 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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W235 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 May 2000.

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