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X819 EKL

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

151,854 mi
Last recorded151,854 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX819 EKL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2017 151,854 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nor tyre 3.2 mm

Off tyre wearing inner edge 2.7 mm

Oil leak from engine

Oil light flashes on dash

Pass 8 Jun 2016 144,964 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Jun 2016 144,924 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Oct 2014 141,325 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 133,285 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 133,285 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 123,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 123,554 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,083 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 113,083 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 103,767 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 103,767 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 92,427 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 92,427 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)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 82,967 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 82,967 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 71,672 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges. †Front side lights dim.

Pass 18 Sep 2006 61,737 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,899 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2005 49,460 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Sep 2005 49,460 miles

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

front tyres wearing on inner edges

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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X819 EKL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 X819 EKL, 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 X819 EKL registered?

X819 EKL is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 September 2000.

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