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DF59 GMZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

87,246 mi
Last recorded87,246 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF59 GMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,246 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath in places, but not considered excessive

Fail 26 Mar 2026 87,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

vehicle showing signs of corrosion underneath in places, but not considered excessive

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,765 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2025 86,765 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 77,010 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 77,010 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 74,664 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2023 74,664 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 65,924 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever slight travel

Pass 21 Jan 2021 58,357 miles

Hand brake slight travel

Pass 11 May 2019 51,523 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 51,523 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2018 49,786 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 49,786 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine oil filter leaking which is above the alternator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 41,871 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 41,689 miles

Central Registration plate lamp not working x2 (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 31,563 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced loss on the mount bolts (1.7.5a)

wheel alignment req checking as the nearside front tyre as worn on the inner edge

Fail 5 Apr 2016 31,523 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced loss on the mount bolts (1.7.5a)

wheel alignment req checking as the nearside front tyre as worn on the inner edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 25,722 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 20 Jan 2015 25,722 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside rear tyre cut but not showing cord

Pass 17 Jan 2014 18,230 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 8 Jan 2013 9,958 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 GMZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GMZ, 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 GMZ registered?

DF59 GMZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 January 2010.

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