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221 RYB

2005 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

40,499 mi
Last recorded40,499 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration221 RYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 40,499 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 39,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,364 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 38,889 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 38,257 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,020 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 36,248 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 35,032 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 35,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 33,220 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 31,619 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 31,619 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 30,539 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 29,501 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 28,755 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 28,755 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 27,126 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 23,217 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 17,284 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 12,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 12,063 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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221 RYB is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,747 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 221 RYB, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 221 RYB registered?

221 RYB is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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