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X997 AWB

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

65,350 mi
Last recorded65,350 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX997 AWB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 65,350 miles

engine light on

o/s front tyre cracks on wall

Fail 22 Jan 2013 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

o/s front tyre cracks on wall

Pass 27 Oct 2011 63,755 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 59,430 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 59,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 55,129 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 55,129 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 49,804 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 26 Jun 2008 49,804 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

all brake discs slightly pitted.

Pass 28 Jul 2007 49,801 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 49,785 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 43,939 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 43,604 miles

Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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X997 AWB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 X997 AWB, 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 X997 AWB registered?

X997 AWB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2000.

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