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W249 RHT

2000 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

55,957 mi
Last recorded55,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW249 RHT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 55,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 55,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 50,619 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 50,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,970 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 41,830 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 41,828 miles

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

n/s steering rack drop arm has play but no rfr in manual. customer advised to have replaced

Pass 22 Jan 2013 36,829 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Fail 19 Jan 2013 36,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight binding from o/s/r brake

Pass 30 Jan 2012 35,112 miles

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Fail 20 Jan 2012 35,095 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre inner edge worn

o/s/r tyre badly perished

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,191 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 31,192 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,094 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 29,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 25,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 20,129 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 1 Feb 2007 17,324 miles

all four tyres perished in tread.

n/s/f brake disc rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2005 13,257 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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W249 RHT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W249 RHT, 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 W249 RHT registered?

W249 RHT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 August 2000.

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