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HCZ 1685

2000 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,459 mi
Last recorded98,459 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2013
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHCZ 1685
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2013 98,459 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 93,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear silenger corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 88,464 miles

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 23 Sep 2011

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 15 Sep 2010 82,968 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,968 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 74,895 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 74,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 70,170 miles

advise reverse lights not working

Fail 24 Sep 2007 68,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 68,144 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,375 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HCZ 1685 is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 HCZ 1685, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HCZ 1685 registered?

HCZ 1685 is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is HCZ 1685 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HCZ 1685 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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