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X985 OJO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

147,592 mi
Last recorded147,592 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 OJO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2022 147,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working bulbs replaced (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 142,987 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sunvisor sligthly loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper needs replacement

Fail 1 Nov 2021 142,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working filled washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front sunvisor sligthly loose

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear wiper needs replacement

Pass 14 Oct 2020 137,519 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel high

Fail 5 Sep 2019 132,622 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

parking brake travel high

Pass 3 Sep 2018 128,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 127,677 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2017 127,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 121,174 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside outer cv boot, slight leak of grease

Fail 1 Feb 2017 121,172 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside outer cv boot, slight leak of grease

Pass 9 Feb 2016 108,667 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2016 108,667 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing low on raised edges

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

Offside Front tyre wearing low on raised edges

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 97,858 miles

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

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

front tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen light scratches

Fail 4 Feb 2015 97,858 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing on inner edge

windscreen light scratches

Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,558 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2014 87,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 77,250 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 77,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 65,064 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 50,816 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 50,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,940 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 47,982 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Sep 2007 41,498 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 37,350 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2005 34,973 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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X985 OJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 X985 OJO, 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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X985 OJO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 October 2000.

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