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W218 RYB

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW218 RYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 73,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 71,498 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 5 Sep 2016 71,498 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 4 Sep 2015 68,877 miles

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2015 68,877 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine management light on

Pass 2 Sep 2014 65,857 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 65,857 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 63,362 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine management light on

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,392 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,672 miles

damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.

o/s cv boot deteriorating.

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

damage to windscreen zone B smaller than 40mm.

o/s cv boot deteriorating.

o/s/f shock absorber starting to weep.

Fail 15 Dec 2010 52,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 52,230 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 48,817 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 45,070 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jan 2009 45,063 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 40,758 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 40,757 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 34,440 miles

all brake discs becoming worn and lipped

both front lower arm back bushes starting to deteriorate

both number plates deteriorating

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Feb 2006 30,127 miles

front number plate deteriorating

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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W218 RYB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W218 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 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 W218 RYB registered?

W218 RYB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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