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SM59 WFK

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

123,350 mi
Last recorded123,350 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 WFK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 123,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 120,675 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 116,609 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose but not likely to become detached

Pass 14 Oct 2022 114,264 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 112,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 104,974 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 104,950 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2020 95,132 miles

Both handbrake cable outer sleeves split

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Condensation in headlamp, not affecting beam pattern

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked along tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 81,549 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,500 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective lever seized (3.1 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning warning light on (2.1.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 75,109 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2018 75,109 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding inspection required (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating disc in very poor condition (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating disc in very poor condition (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding inspection required (3.7.B.1)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 67,080 miles

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

Fail 19 Jan 2017 67,073 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm+ (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Nearside Rear tyre tread cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Offside Rear slight brake bind.

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2016 57,635 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2016 57,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2015 48,002 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

osf brake juddering slighty

rear wiper noisey and not clearing well

Pass 20 Jan 2014 35,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2014 35,101 miles

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

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

Coolant level on MIN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2013 27,584 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Signs of fuel leak from under engine cover

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 WFK is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WFK, 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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SM59 WFK is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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