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W246 RNV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Aug 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

82,581 mi
Last recorded82,581 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 RNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 82,581 miles

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ends of both outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2025 80,487 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 78,666 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 76,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 72,080 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 70,775 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 68,279 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 68,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,351 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 62,222 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 58,720 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 55,071 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake pads low

Pass 23 Apr 2014 51,580 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 49,921 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,683 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 44,143 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 44,143 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 39,270 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing has very slight roughness when rotated.

Pass 22 Apr 2009

Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2008 31,156 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 11 May 2007 27,103 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

o/s/f tyre worn to limit on inner edge

Fail 5 May 2006 10,408 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear number plate starting to show signs of slight deterioration

Pass 5 May 2006 22,510 miles

Rear number plate starting to show signs of slight deterioration

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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W246 RNV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 W246 RNV, 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 W246 RNV registered?

W246 RNV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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