MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leaks
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)
lights flashing
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
lights flashing
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine oil leak
NSF Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit & Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges
OSF Tyre Bald On Inner & Outer Edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
NSF Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit & Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
OSF Tyre Bald On Inner & Outer Edges
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
All 4 Tyres Approaching The Tread Depth Limit
Headlamps Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
All 4 Tyres Approaching The Tread Depth Limit
Headlamps Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Headlamps Slightly Deteriorated Slightly Affecting The Beam Image
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Both Headlamps Deteriorated Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output
Front Suspension - O/S/F & N/S/F Inner Lower Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Allowing Exessive Movement
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Both Headlamps Deteriorated Affecting The Beam Image & The Light Output
Front Brake Discs Corroded & Worn
Front Suspension - O/S/F & N/S/F Inner Lower Rear Bushes Deteriorated But Not Allowing Exessive Movement
O/S Wiper Poor
Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre Has Minor Damage To The Outer Sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre Is Very Close To The Minimum Legal Tread Depth Limit
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Nail/Screw In It
Offside Front Tyre Is Close To The Legal Tread Depth Limit
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre Has Minor Damage To The Outer Sidewall
Nearside Front Tyre Is Very Close To The Minimum Legal Tread Depth Limit
Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Nail/Screw In It
Offside Front Tyre Is Close To The Legal Tread Depth Limit
rear number plate for fatigue
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate for fatigue
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia?
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X985 VUF is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 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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X985 VUF is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 December 2000.
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