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W235 PRL

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

75,201 mi
Last recorded75,201 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW235 PRL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 75,201 miles

rear axle starting to corrode

Fail 16 Nov 2017 75,200 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid need to go up the screen more (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear slight brake bind

rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 17 Nov 2016 70,501 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 64,508 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamp lenses deteriorated not yet effecting the image

rear axle beam is corroded nearside and offside

Fail 19 Nov 2015 64,508 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlamp lenses deteriorated not yet effecting the image

rear axle beam is corroded nearside and offside

Pass 22 Nov 2014 61,454 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 55,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 55,138 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 54,533 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 50,802 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 50,801 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 46,160 miles

osf tyre wearing on inside edge of tread

osr wheel bearing slight noise when rotated

Pass 6 Apr 2010 42,349 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 40,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 37,055 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 35,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 32,545 miles

advise nearside rear tyre starting to perish on sidewall

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 PRL 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 76.5%.

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 PRL, 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 W235 PRL registered?

W235 PRL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 April 2000.

Is W235 PRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W235 PRL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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