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X961 USC

2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

125,827 mi
Last recorded125,827 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi114,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX961 USC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia Classic Sdi
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2008 125,827 miles

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

position of offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 22 Jul 2008 125,761 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

position of offside front lower suspension arm rear bush

Fail 1 Jul 2008 125,437 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

damage to offside rear light lens

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,983 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2007 101,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 91,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 91,553 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 76,512 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 76,512 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi?

Based on 947 MOT tests across 266 vehicles.

70.0%
Pass Rate
6,260
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
266
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11
position lamp(s) not working 6
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel 5
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5
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X961 USC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 114,528 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 Classic Sdi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 11 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X961 USC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 26 years old, this Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X961 USC registered?

X961 USC is a 2000 Skoda Fabia Classic Sdi, first registered on 30 September 2000.

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