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RF59 BAU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

148,874 mi
Last recorded148,874 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF59 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2023 148,874 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 148,874 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 144,419 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 126,835 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 126,835 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 93,605 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2020 93,605 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 1 May 2019 75,696 miles

Nearside Front Sustenson strut location tag, for hub, misaligned, but pinch bolt is tight

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm depth of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 75,690 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever travel excessive, no reserve travel

Nearside Front Sustenson strut location tag, for hub, misaligned, but pinch bolt is tight

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm depth of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 73,523 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2018 73,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

Pass 27 Jan 2017 70,068 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 62,418 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 49,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 40,084 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 26,163 miles

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

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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RF59 BAU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RF59 BAU, 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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RF59 BAU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 January 2010.

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