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W251 RNV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

97,476 mi
Last recorded97,476 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW251 RNV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 97,476 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 92,613 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 86,771 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,564 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,288 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nsf hub nut worn away

osr tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,286 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

nearside front hub nut worn away

osr tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2010 70,784 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 70,713 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear o/s tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Apr 2009 60,380 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 1 Feb 2008 52,305 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 51,228 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 51,228 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 45,089 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 32,058 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE (NOT DOWN TO CORDS)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 32,058 miles

N/S/F TYRE OUTER SIDE WALL SLIGHT DAMAGE (NOT DOWN TO CORDS)

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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W251 RNV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W251 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 W251 RNV registered?

W251 RNV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2000.

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