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X957 VDN

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,936 mi
Last recorded109,936 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX957 VDN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016 109,936 miles

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriate and effect image

n/s r arch and n/s/f outer sill corroded

water leak from housing on head

Fail 1 Sep 2016 109,921 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking fluid leaking from inside drum (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

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

both front headlamp lenses starting to deteriate and effect image

n/s r arch and n/s/f outer sill corroded

water leak from housing on head

Pass 17 Sep 2015 102,407 miles

Both middle and rear exhaust boxes are corroding and delaminating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 97,643 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 97,642 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 92,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,890 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 85,304 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 85,302 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,832 miles

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 27 Sep 2010 72,959 miles

advise rear brake inspection

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 65,837 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 59,373 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 52,061 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 45,193 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 38,778 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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X957 VDN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 X957 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 X957 VDN registered?

X957 VDN is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X957 VDN safe to buy?

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