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LY59 DVJ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,647 mi
Last recorded124,647 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY59 DVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 124,647 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2025 124,616 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front exhaust flexible section poor

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear both sides hand brake cables poor

Pass 3 Jul 2024 124,218 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess outer handbrake cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2022 121,193 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2022 121,193 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 110,322 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 100,875 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 91,539 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,041 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 81,041 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 71,382 miles

slight knock from front suspension

Fail 21 Aug 2017 71,379 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 60,934 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 54,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 52,719 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 50,704 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 50,704 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,202 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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LY59 DVJ 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 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 LY59 DVJ, 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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LY59 DVJ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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