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SB59 FET

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,510 mi
Last recorded197,510 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 197,510 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 181,165 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged single crack through centre of glass (3.3 (b) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 3 Jan 2018 161,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955515 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside outer sill corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 161,508 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1955515 (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 142,711 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sings of fuel leak from engine bay, no leak detected at the time of the test

Fail 5 Jan 2017 142,711 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

sings of fuel leak from engine bay, no leak detected at the time of the test

Pass 5 Jan 2016 119,492 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf mirror cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2016 119,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

osf mirror cracked

Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,256 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 96,251 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 73,034 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 73,034 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Dec 2012 52,447 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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)

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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SB59 FET is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SB59 FET, 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 SB59 FET registered?

SB59 FET is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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