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Y298 DNU

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,628 mi
Last recorded90,628 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY298 DNU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,628 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 86,347 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2016 86,347 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 81,086 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,037 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 71,037 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,006 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,874 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 57,875 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,421 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 53,421 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 49,042 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 43,417 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 43,417 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 38,203 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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Y298 DNU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y298 DNU, 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 Y298 DNU registered?

Y298 DNU is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is Y298 DNU safe to buy?

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