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X966 NPU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

136,014 mi
Last recorded136,014 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX966 NPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2018 136,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2018 136,014 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 128,138 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s + o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush inner bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s + o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 115,828 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2016 115,825 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 97,352 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 80,313 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 80,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 76,912 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2013 76,912 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 24 Jul 2012 72,838 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2012 72,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 69,483 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wiper blades streaking slightly and juddering

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Fail 30 Aug 2011 69,389 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front wiper blades streaking slightly and juddering

nearside rear tyre slightly uneven

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting slightly

offside rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 9 Aug 2010 64,007 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 64,007 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 52,526 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 41,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

h/brake travel high

light cracks on rear tyre treads

slight internal knock on pas rack offside

Pass 7 Aug 2008 41,348 miles

h/brake travel high

light cracks on rear tyre treads

slight internal knock on pas rack offside

Pass 30 Aug 2007 34,958 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,212 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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X966 NPU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 X966 NPU, 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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X966 NPU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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