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Y293 FTW

2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,729 mi
Last recorded64,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2009
Typical for 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V64,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY293 FTW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic 8V
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2009 64,729 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 61,903 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 61,900 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre tread low on inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2007 53,352 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 47,244 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic 8V?

Based on 635 MOT tests across 233 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,639
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
233
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Stop lamp not working 17
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 16
Direction indicator incorrect colour 15
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13
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Y293 FTW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 64,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Fabia Classic 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 37 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y293 FTW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y293 FTW registered?

Y293 FTW is a 2001 Skoda Fabia Classic 8V, first registered on 30 March 2001.

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The MOT history for Y293 FTW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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