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X179 UOB

2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,628 mi
Last recorded51,628 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2007
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V52,964 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX179 UOB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2007 51,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 51,628 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 29,215 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 29,215 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 19,080 miles

front anti-roll bar,play in nearside drop link

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic 8V?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Stop lamp not working 17
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 16
Direction indicator incorrect colour 15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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X179 UOB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 52,964 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 Classic 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X179 UOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X179 UOB registered?

X179 UOB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 4 December 2000.

Is X179 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for X179 UOB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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