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SM59 UVD

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

78,295 mi
Last recorded78,295 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UVD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2024 78,295 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front subframe and both suspension arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

handbrake lever high on travel

Pass 11 Jan 2023 71,265 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 71,158 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall badly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perished 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 66,059 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2022 66,059 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm 195/55x15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2021 64,890 miles

Nearside 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 30 Dec 2019 64,489 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2019 64,489 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 64,194 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer skin peeling system still gas tight

Pass 20 Dec 2017 57,334 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 46,072 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 36,390 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 29,623 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edges 195/55/15

o/s/f tyre worn bald on inside edge 195/55/15

Pass 10 Jan 2014 22,615 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 22,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 17,520 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 17,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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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SM59 UVD is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM59 UVD, 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 SM59 UVD registered?

SM59 UVD is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 January 2010.

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