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PY59 LWO

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,947 mi
Last recorded154,947 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 LWO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 154,947 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 154,947 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction also engine misfire (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 141,689 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills slightly corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 May 2025 141,369 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak rear silencer blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills slightly corroding (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 134,746 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 126,425 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 118,258 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,865 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 108,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2018 104,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 99,482 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 89,674 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 89,674 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 79,035 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 79,035 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 69,242 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 58,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 58,334 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 49,374 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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PY59 LWO is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 PY59 LWO, 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 PY59 LWO registered?

PY59 LWO is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 January 2010.

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