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V141 SWR

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,339 mi
Last recorded75,339 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV141 SWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,339 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 69,039 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Mar 2015 69,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 62,890 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 54,261 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 54,229 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 54,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 49,754 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the exhaust system is corroding.

Fail 9 Feb 2012 49,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

the exhaust system is corroding.

Pass 14 Feb 2011 41,617 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 41,617 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2011 41,577 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear brake binding

no brake test due to tyres and suspesion

offside rear tyre wall badly cracking

Pass 25 Jan 2010 39,343 miles

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

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

dash warning light on for coolant

rear tyre walls cracking

rear washer in/op

Fail 25 Jan 2010 39,343 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

dash warning light on for coolant

rear tyre walls cracking

rear washer in/op

Pass 2 Feb 2009 36,567 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside sun visor loose

rear tyre walls cracking

warning light for engine coolant on

Fail 2 Feb 2009 36,567 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside sun visor loose

rear tyre walls cracking

warning light for engine coolant on

Pass 30 Jan 2008 33,563 miles

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2008 33,563 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear tyre walls cracking

Pass 30 Jan 2007 29,557 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 29,557 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 24,672 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 24,672 miles

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

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

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

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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V141 SWR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V141 SWR, 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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V141 SWR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 February 2000.

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