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W242 AKP

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

45,560 mi
Last recorded45,560 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 AKP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2025 45,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush u/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

radiator leaking

Pass 10 May 2024 40,392 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 36,323 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Pale. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Entire suspension bed corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 36,243 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perishing/cracking within the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slightly weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pale (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 35,985 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 35,532 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (pendulum) worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both lenses cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 35,120 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear console bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses deteriorating (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 34,730 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 34,147 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 33,376 miles

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate light dull

Fail 30 Jun 2015 33,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both wiper blades deteriorating

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside number plate light dull

Pass 10 Jul 2014 32,355 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2014 32,290 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 31,369 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 26 Jun 2012 30,240 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 30,203 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,239 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 28,432 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 27,476 miles

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

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

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2009 27,476 miles

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2008 26,378 miles

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

some deteriation in both side front brake disc's

Fail 25 Jun 2008 26,378 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

slight play in off side front outer antiroll bar link

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

some deteriation in both side front brake disc's

Fail 12 Jun 2007 25,371 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2007 25,371 miles

some age cracking in off side rear tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 22,858 miles

Could not check near side rear seat belt completely due to child seat being fitted

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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W242 AKP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 W242 AKP, 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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W242 AKP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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