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V489 SWR

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

170,705 mi
Last recorded170,705 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV489 SWR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 170,705 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2018 170,705 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure + nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 167,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 167,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect + nearside (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced inop (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Offside Front tyre perishing on inner side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 153,910 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 153,910 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid + nearside front (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 136,329 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2015 136,329 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 118,836 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 111,249 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 104,067 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Fail 3 May 2011 100,995 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 May 2011 100,995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 91,890 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 91,890 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

front valance insecure and damaged (removed)

osr tyre nailed

Pass 17 Apr 2009 79,488 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 79,488 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 68,628 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 65,147 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 65,147 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 61,730 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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V489 SWR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 V489 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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What year was V489 SWR registered?

V489 SWR is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2000.

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