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WJ52 RYW

2003 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1397cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,144 mi
Last recorded77,144 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Skoda Fabia65,642 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 77,144 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 70,231 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 60,371 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 60,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 55,004 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 55,004 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 49,671 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 49,671 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2008 43,759 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 43,759 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 37,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,092 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2006 26,965 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 26,965 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 RYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,397cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 WJ52 RYW, 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 RYW registered?

WJ52 RYW is a 2003 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 January 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ52 RYW shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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