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FD59 GJY

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

159,958 mi
Last recorded159,958 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD59 GJY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 159,958 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2025 159,955 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 155,384 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2024 155,384 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2023 150,455 miles

Nearside Front dent to vehicle

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 20 Oct 2023 150,453 miles

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

Nearside Front dent to vehicle

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2023 150,433 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel arch insecure

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 132,703 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 132,703 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 110,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2020 79,762 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2019 62,416 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2019 62,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2018 57,283 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 51,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 44,096 miles

Childseat fitted obscuring inspection to adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2016 44,095 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner sidewall 205/45/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Childseat fitted obscuring inspection to adult belt

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

Fail 13 Jan 2015 37,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 37,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 14 Jan 2014 31,217 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 31,217 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 23,611 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 23,611 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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FD59 GJY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 FD59 GJY, 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 FD59 GJY registered?

FD59 GJY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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