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X938 HLA

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

99,432 mi
Last recorded99,432 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX938 HLA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 99,432 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a crack outside the swept area.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,858 miles

Nearside Front crack in screen

Fail 24 Nov 2015 92,857 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front crack in screen

Pass 2 Oct 2014 79,439 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 79,439 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 23 Sep 2013 72,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

offside front tyre tread cracked

oil leaking past engine oil cap

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2013 72,706 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre tread cracked

oil leaking past engine oil cap

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 3 Oct 2012 63,689 miles

lower arm bushes starting to split

Pass 26 Sep 2011 53,480 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre perrised/cracking and slightly mishaped

o/s/f seat belt slow in returning

o/s/r tyre perrised/cracking

Fail 26 Sep 2011 53,480 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre perrised/cracking and slightly mishaped

o/s/f seat belt slow in returning

o/s/r tyre perrised/cracking

Pass 27 Sep 2010 42,403 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 42,403 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 33,729 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Aug 2009 33,729 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2008 29,885 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 29,876 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 26,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 23,991 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 21,123 miles

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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X938 HLA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X938 HLA, 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 X938 HLA registered?

X938 HLA is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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