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WJ52 RYD

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,559 mi
Last recorded106,559 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 RYD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,397cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 106,559 miles

front tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 100,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 100,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 94,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off side rear tyre slight perishing and split in tread not deep enough to expose cords

rear exhaust silencer rusty and outer casing split but not leaking

Pass 1 Apr 2016 89,490 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 89,490 miles

registration plate deteriorated Both (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 81,550 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,550 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 77,848 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 72,948 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 66,657 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 66,653 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 60,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 56,173 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 56,169 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 50,242 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 43,806 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 28,802 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,035 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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WJ52 RYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 65,642 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 WJ52 RYD, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ52 RYD registered?

WJ52 RYD is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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