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GL59 ZKM

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,243 mi
Last recorded157,243 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 ZKM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 157,243 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 153,262 miles

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens misty / discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens misty / discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 17 Apr 2025 153,260 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Lambda 0.97-1.03. Actual 1.09. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing Wheel bolt missing. (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear 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

Central Front Lower Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens misty / discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Upper Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Plastic lens misty / discoloured. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 138,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2017 dot code cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer side wall damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2017 dot code cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

front pipe flex is in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2024 138,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged/cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2017 dot code cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer side wall damaged also (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens aged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 2017 dot code cracking/perished (5.2.3 (e))

front pipe flex is in poor condition

Pass 10 Jan 2023 131,510 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 123,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer ccorroded ( poor condition )

Fail 20 Dec 2021 123,846 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear silencer ccorroded ( poor condition )

Pass 18 Dec 2020 118,703 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 115,428 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,267 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 96,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 96,477 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2016 86,184 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroded slightly

Pass 23 Dec 2015 72,941 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 56,822 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,569 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 31,505 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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GL59 ZKM 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 GL59 ZKM, 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 GL59 ZKM registered?

GL59 ZKM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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