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X252 MSL

2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,445 mi
Last recorded104,445 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V52,964 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX252 MSL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2008 104,445 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 104,445 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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 31 Oct 2007 101,479 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 101,478 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 93,091 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 93,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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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X252 MSL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X252 MSL, 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 X252 MSL registered?

X252 MSL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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