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BT59 LGU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,414 mi
Last recorded189,414 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT59 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2025 189,414 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake lever has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust emitting smoke once up to temperature (smells like burning oil) (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge wear wear to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 187,006 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 186,910 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 168,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 153,603 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 136,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 126,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 112,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split

Fail 19 Feb 2019 112,402 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension bump stop split

Pass 9 Mar 2018 99,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

fuel flap missing

Fail 9 Mar 2018 99,547 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel flap missing

Pass 7 Mar 2017 87,980 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 76,631 miles

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Fail 18 Feb 2016 76,631 miles

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

Offside rear light unit damaged.

Pass 10 Mar 2015 65,770 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

o/s/r light unit cracked

Fail 18 Mar 2014 19,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2014 56,139 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,289 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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BT59 LGU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 58,304 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 BT59 LGU, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT59 LGU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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