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FV59 TSU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

103,502 mi
Last recorded103,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 TSU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 103,502 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 103,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 94,363 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit at time of test, N/S lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Apr 2025 94,363 miles

Exhaust heavily corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. On limit at time of test, N/S lazy (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 87,860 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2024 87,846 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle brake imbalance on rear axle, o/s/r binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2023 74,559 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Fail 3 Apr 2023 74,559 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded

fuel cap seal is slightly perished

Pass 11 Apr 2022 57,632 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 49,999 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 49,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 45,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2020 45,711 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 37,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 30,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 25,090 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 25,089 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 20,880 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 20,880 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 19,110 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 19,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 18,519 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 14,261 miles

osf inner edge of tyre tread worn

osf inner tyre tread wavey could cause excess road / bearing noise

Fail 10 Jan 2013 14,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

osf inner edge of tyre tread worn

osf inner tyre tread wavey could cause excess road / bearing noise

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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FV59 TSU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FV59 TSU, 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 FV59 TSU registered?

FV59 TSU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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