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V498 MRO

2000 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,493 mi
Last recorded82,493 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV498 MRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 82,493 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Oil leak from steering rack ()

Pass 9 Jul 2015 72,563 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 65,455 miles

both headlamp lenses crazed and starting to effect beam pattern

center exhaust clamp sleeve coroded off so its not clamping and system loose

front antiroll bar has moved over to nearside and is fouling front subframe on offside.

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread and is heavily perished .starting to go out of shape

slpitting and play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2013 65,455 miles

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

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

both headlamp lenses crazed and starting to effect beam pattern

center exhaust clamp sleeve coroded off so its not clamping and system loose

front antiroll bar has moved over to nearside and is fouling front subframe on offside.

nearside rear tyre has screw in tread and is heavily perished .starting to go out of shape

slpitting and play in both front lower arm rear bushes

Pass 10 Jul 2012 59,364 miles

front anti roll bar corroded covering worn cracked fallen off

front inner anti roll bar bushes worn

offside and nearside front wishbone rear bushes worn

power steering pipe corroded under nearside front chassis leg

Fail 11 Jul 2011 55,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 55,157 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,590 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,211 miles

both front anti roll bar mount bushes worn,n/s/f shock damp,back box in poor condition

Fail 9 Jul 2009 48,211 miles

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

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

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

both front anti roll bar mount bushes worn,n/s/f shock damp,back box in poor condition

Pass 14 Jul 2008 45,143 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 42,125 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,448 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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V498 MRO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 V498 MRO, 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 V498 MRO registered?

V498 MRO is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 February 2000.

Is V498 MRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for V498 MRO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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