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X989 JCS

2000 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

48,945 mi
Last recorded48,945 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 JCS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 48,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,396 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 42,680 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 42,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 41,885 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2017 41,884 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 40,925 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 39,975 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 39,054 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,917 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 37,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 36,710 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 36,708 miles

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 35,196 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 33,308 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 31,313 miles

hand brake button sticky

Pass 20 Nov 2008 29,269 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,342 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 23,828 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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X989 JCS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X989 JCS, 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 X989 JCS registered?

X989 JCS is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 December 2000.

Is X989 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for X989 JCS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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