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W242 GFC

2000 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

85,015 mi
Last recorded85,015 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 GFC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 18 Feb 2011 85,015 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 75,470 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,716 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 57,254 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2007 50,719 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,793 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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W242 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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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What year was W242 GFC registered?

W242 GFC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 May 2000.

Is W242 GFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W242 GFC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W242 GFC have outstanding finance?

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