2000 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Petrol · W978 DNW
2000 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, petrol). First registered 17 Apr 2000. Recorded mileage 34,217 miles. MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2000 · Exeter
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 34,217 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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W978 DNW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 34,217 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
W978 DNW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2000 Skoda Fabia (W978 DNW) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Front Power steering malfunctioning INTERMITENT (2.1.5 (a))”; “Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
W978 DNW Mileage History
- 17/04/202432,855 mi
- 17/04/202432,858 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/202533,589 mi+731 mi
- 13/04/202634,216 mi+627 mi
- 14/04/202634,217 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 684 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk1
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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- Rear Door Seal LeaksModerate
Water leaks through inner door carriers and soaks the carpets, causing condensation and mould.
- Front Suspension Console Bush FailureModerate
The large front bushes tear and let the front end thump over rough surfaces, often resulting in MOT advisories.
- PAS Angle Sensor FailureModerate
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