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X953 VDN

2000 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,202 mi
Last recorded96,202 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX953 VDN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,604 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 81,470 miles

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

engine light

Fail 14 Aug 2013 81,456 miles

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

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

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

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

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

engine light

Pass 4 Oct 2012 79,507 miles

back box deteriorated

o/s/f seat slightly loose on runners

Fail 4 Oct 2012 79,507 miles

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

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

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

back box deteriorated

o/s/f seat slightly loose on runners

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,018 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

possible n/s/f shocker bearing damage no play or restricted movement but ball bearing found

Pass 8 Sep 2010 72,752 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 72,731 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 67,829 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 67,829 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 63,641 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 58,639 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 52,206 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 45,884 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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X953 VDN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X953 VDN, 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 X953 VDN registered?

X953 VDN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 October 2000.

Is X953 VDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for X953 VDN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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