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LM59 VDY

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,544 mi
Last recorded145,544 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM59 VDY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 145,544 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 145,544 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 138,627 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 138,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 129,421 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside handbrake low effort

Pass 7 Jan 2022 119,281 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 110,715 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 105,114 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 105,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 94,672 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 94,672 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 85,380 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 75,468 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 62,918 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 62,918 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,847 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 42,400 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,184 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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LM59 VDY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LM59 VDY, 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 LM59 VDY registered?

LM59 VDY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 January 2010.

Is LM59 VDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM59 VDY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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