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X989 VPU

2000 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

143,296 mi
Last recorded143,296 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX989 VPU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 143,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 143,286 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 139,988 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 133,359 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2016 125,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 116,166 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 111,139 miles

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

slight oil leak from the o/s steering rack gaiter

Fail 22 Nov 2013 105,000 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust sections are corroded

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

steering rack o/s gaiter is wet

Pass 22 Nov 2013 105,000 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust sections are corroded

o/s rear brake is slower to operate

steering rack o/s gaiter is wet

Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust sections are corroded

n/s front brake is slower to operate

n/s head light focus is poor

steering rack is damp and rack gaiters are damp

Pass 19 Nov 2011 92,999 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,777 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 78,674 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 71,383 miles

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

Pass 1 Nov 2007 64,010 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges,close to legal limits.Vehicle needs tracking checked

Pass 2 Nov 2006 55,613 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 VPU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 VPU, 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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X989 VPU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 November 2000.

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