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OV59 VUT

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

195,810 mi
Last recorded195,810 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 VUT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 195,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 195,808 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2023 184,026 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jan 2023 184,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 169,251 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 169,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Feb 2021 154,891 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Feb 2020 141,056 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Feb 2020 141,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Jan 2020 140,909 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) advise further investigation ()

trays and covers fitted to the under body of vehicle preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Jan 2019 124,886 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,056 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 110,056 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,354 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 79,978 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 66,690 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 65,901 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 53,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 53,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 38,102 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2013 37,922 miles

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

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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OV59 VUT is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 OV59 VUT, 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 OV59 VUT registered?

OV59 VUT is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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