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X968 YGX

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,932 mi
Last recorded100,932 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX968 YGX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2019 100,932 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2019 100,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 93,584 miles

Central Front engine oil light on

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2018 93,584 miles

Central Front engine oil light on

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,212 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

hand brake is high

Fail 3 Mar 2017 872,422 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

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

hand brake is high

Pass 22 Feb 2016 83,984 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 83,984 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 77,931 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,906 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 65,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 65,110 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 59,499 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 53,728 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 48,824 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 38,228 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 301,016 miles

front pads low

Fail 8 Mar 2007 23,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 23,312 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 15,195 miles

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

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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X968 YGX is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X968 YGX, 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 X968 YGX registered?

X968 YGX is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 October 2000.

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