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DF59 FBA

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,578 mi
Last recorded89,578 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 FBA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2026 89,578 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering leak slight

Fail 25 Aug 2026 89,570 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

power steering leak slight

Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,762 miles

Front Both front arms corroded

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

Rear Exhaust back box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,956 miles

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2023 39,803 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear ex box rotted

Fail 24 Aug 2023 39,803 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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))

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

rear ex box rotted

Pass 13 Jan 2022 34,351 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 27,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 27,827 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 22,173 miles

Nearside diff seal is damp with oil

rear tyres are perished

Pass 15 Jan 2019 17,963 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 17,963 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 13,884 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 10,481 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 9,231 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 8,193 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2014 7,483 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 6,015 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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DF59 FBA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF59 FBA, 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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What year was DF59 FBA registered?

DF59 FBA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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