CarVerify

Free Car Check

X962 FGT

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

128,430 mi
Last recorded128,430 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationX962 FGT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 128,430 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 128,430 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 117,244 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 117,229 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 107,423 miles

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

Offside handbrake performance lower

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 98,496 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake low effort. Recommend check.

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 98,496 miles

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

Offside rear brake low effort. Recommend check.

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 91,372 miles

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low and close to limits

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,441 miles

nearside front tyre worn low and close to limits

tracking may need adjustment

Pass 6 Oct 2008 71,333 miles

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and close to limits

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2008 71,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge and close to limits

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 6 Oct 2007 60,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake imbalance quite high = 18%

o/s dip image poor

o/s main beam very high

Pass 6 Oct 2007 60,245 miles

front brake imbalance quite high = 18%

o/s dip image poor

o/s main beam very high

Pass 13 Oct 2006 56,577 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 56,577 miles

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

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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

X962 FGT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 X962 FGT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of X962 FGT?

You can check the full history of X962 FGT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was X962 FGT registered?

X962 FGT is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 November 2000.

Is X962 FGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for X962 FGT shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X962 FGT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on X962 FGT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.