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SIL 4229

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

63,606 mi
Last recorded63,606 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIL 4229
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,606 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 63,365 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Jan 2015 63,364 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,410 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 23 Dec 2013 62,409 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,677 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2011 57,364 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 57,364 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 53,298 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing area

Fail 11 Jan 2011 53,285 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight noise from o/s/f wheel bearing area

Pass 28 Jan 2010 48,513 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 43,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 43,986 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 38,979 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 38,705 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 32,621 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 32,621 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 27,508 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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SIL 4229 is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SIL 4229, 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 SIL 4229 registered?

SIL 4229 is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 March 2000.

Is SIL 4229 safe to buy?

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