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W221 RYB

2000 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

72,568 mi
Last recorded72,568 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2000 Skoda Fabia69,284 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW221 RYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 72,568 miles

both front shocks corroded

n/s/ track rod end boot perished/worn

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2025 72,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

both front shocks corroded

n/s/ track rod end boot perished/worn

n/s/r tyre scrubbing on edge

oil leak

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2024 71,789 miles

exhaust blow

exhaust system corroded

rear axle corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2023 68,809 miles

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

small exhaust blow

Fail 28 Apr 2023 68,806 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both lower arm rear bushes perished/worn

small exhaust blow

Pass 19 Apr 2022 62,909 miles

back box corroded

rear springs corroded

small oil leak

small play o/s/f ball joint

Fail 19 Apr 2022 62,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

back box corroded

rear springs corroded

small oil leak

small play o/s/f ball joint

Pass 27 Apr 2021 62,195 miles

exhaust back box corroded

play o/s/f ball joint

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2021 62,189 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

play o/s/f ball joint

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2020 61,690 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 60,707 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 60,674 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 57,088 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 54,586 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 54,586 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 52,329 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 27 Jan 2015 51,582 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 51,582 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 49,156 miles

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 20 Jan 2014 49,153 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear tyre outer wall starting to crack

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,039 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 22 Jan 2013 46,039 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 11 Jan 2012 41,961 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 37,974 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 37,961 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 29,940 miles

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)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,543 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 26,540 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 17,318 miles

Coolent stain around fan switch. Slight dampness around gear box

Pass 5 Apr 2007 15,923 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 15,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 15,400 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 15,400 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside rear tyres perished and cracked

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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W221 RYB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 W221 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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W221 RYB is a 2000 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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