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X83 DCY

2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

74,438 mi
Last recorded74,438 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2009
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V52,964 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX83 DCY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2009 74,438 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 74,401 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

vehicle overheated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,218 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,191 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2006 42,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 42,153 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 36,914 miles

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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X83 DCY is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X83 DCY, 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 X83 DCY registered?

X83 DCY is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 6 December 2000.

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