MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,042 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush back bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
clutch hard to engage gears
cv joint clicking
o/s mirror
o/s/r tyre outer sidewall cracking
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
Based on 4,863,673 MOT tests across 365,048 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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W251 YBM is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 W251 YBM, 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 YBM registered?
W251 YBM is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2000.
Is W251 YBM safe to buy?
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