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W253 HPV

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW253 HPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 84,972 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 78,335 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,312 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust box outer caseing corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2013 76,444 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 76,435 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 73,530 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 8 Apr 2011 69,465 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Mar 2011 69,403 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,951 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 60,951 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 49,674 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2008 41,078 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 34,188 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 32,875 miles

both front wiper blades slightly split

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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W253 HPV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 W253 HPV, 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 W253 HPV registered?

W253 HPV is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 April 2000.

Is W253 HPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W253 HPV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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