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X985 VUF

2000 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

130,406 mi
Last recorded130,406 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX985 VUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2018 130,406 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 123,365 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 114,617 miles

lights flashing

Fail 25 Oct 2016 114,617 miles

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

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

lights flashing

Pass 2 Nov 2015 108,542 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 108,542 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 102,392 miles

NSF Tyre Approaching Tread Depth Limit & Wearing Thin On Inner & Outer Edges

OSF Tyre Bald On Inner & Outer Edges

Fail 6 Nov 2014 102,392 miles

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)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 97,020 miles

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)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 97,020 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 89,223 miles

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)

Fail 16 Oct 2012 89,223 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 83,806 miles

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)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 83,806 miles

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)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 74,818 miles

Both Headlamp Lenses Deteriorated

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 74,818 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 66,761 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 66,761 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 58,906 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,877 miles

rear number plate for fatigue

Fail 22 Nov 2007 51,877 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 43,950 miles

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

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 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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