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X984 VUF

2000 Skoda Fabia

Orange Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

80,367 mi
Last recorded80,367 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX984 VUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2018 80,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2018 80,364 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated unable to test (2.6.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2017 78,061 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight bind

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear silencer outer skin poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2016 73,454 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

oil leak around engine

Fail 11 Jan 2016 73,454 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush offside bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from broken clamp (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

oil leak around engine

Fail 16 Jan 2015 70,027 miles

EPC warning light on

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

corrosion around rear silencer

high level brake light not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 16 Jan 2015 70,027 miles

EPC warning light on

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

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

corrosion around rear silencer

high level brake light not working

offside rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 10 Dec 2013 66,955 miles

Oil leak

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

center eye level stop lamp not working

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 9 Dec 2013 66,953 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

center eye level stop lamp not working

headlight aim adjusted at time of test

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 12 Dec 2012 55,567 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

centre stop light not working

fan belt cracking

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge (possibly tracking)

o/s/r brake binding

screen wash leaking

Pass 12 Dec 2012 55,567 miles

fan belt cracking

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

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

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

centre stop light not working

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge (possibly tracking)

o/s/r brake binding

screen wash leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2011 46,033 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

centre stop light maybe disconected

n/s/f side light intermittent

steering requires track checking tyres scrubing off

Fail 6 Dec 2011 46,033 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

centre stop light maybe disconected

n/s/f side light intermittent

steering requires track checking tyres scrubing off

Pass 16 Mar 2011 37,126 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2011 37,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 24,924 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 13,365 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 7,258 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 6,701 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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X984 VUF is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Orange with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 X984 VUF, 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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X984 VUF is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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