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A17 HFP

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,200 mi
Last recorded127,200 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HFP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2016 127,200 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 113,182 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)

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside rear brake grabbing

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Jan 2014 106,689 miles

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

Oil leak

engine noisey

rear exhaust outer skin loose

Pass 22 Dec 2012 100,169 miles

engine noisey

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2012 100,169 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine noisey

slight oil leak

steering system warning light on

Pass 3 Dec 2011 93,364 miles

front brake disc's slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Fail 3 Dec 2011 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake disc's slightly worn

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 4 Dec 2010 88,267 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 82,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,377 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 72,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,626 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Dec 2006 70,626 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 66,524 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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A17 HFP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 A17 HFP, 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 A17 HFP registered?

A17 HFP is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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