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EF59 SVY

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

131,744 mi
Last recorded131,744 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF59 SVY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 131,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2025 131,738 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 127,174 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2024 127,170 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 121,594 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Jun 2023 121,593 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 114,830 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2022 114,826 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 105,098 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 85,805 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2019 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,761 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 63,842 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2017 63,842 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 57,459 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 52,058 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2015 52,058 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 39,141 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 39,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.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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EF59 SVY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EF59 SVY, 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 EF59 SVY registered?

EF59 SVY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 January 2010.

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