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FCZ 4198

2000 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

155,386 mi
Last recorded155,386 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFCZ 4198
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 155,386 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 155,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 137,329 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 137,324 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 131,100 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 124,424 miles

Front brake disc worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight nearside rear brake judder

Fail 13 Jul 2013 124,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn

Rear exhaust box corroded

Slight nearside rear brake judder

Pass 27 Jul 2012 118,422 miles

Nearside rear tyre mishaped

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2012 118,422 miles

Nearside rear tyre mishaped

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2011 113,725 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin pulling off

Fail 15 Jul 2011 113,725 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin pulling off

Pass 31 Mar 2010 105,280 miles

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

exhaust corroded

offside front and nearside rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 30 Mar 2010 105,262 miles

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

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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FCZ 4198 is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel 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 FCZ 4198, 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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FCZ 4198 is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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