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SM59 YOF

2010 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,879 mi
Last recorded116,879 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YOF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 116,879 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front subframe heavily undersealed

rear axle heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Mar 2024 108,312 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 100,734 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,174 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 96,174 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2022 96,045 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear handbrake cable blistering

Nearside Rear parking brake poor

Pass 20 Jan 2021 87,501 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2021 87,501 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 80,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 80,613 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 72,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 67,682 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 60,414 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 51,103 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 51,102 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 42,831 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 34,432 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 25,310 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 25,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 YOF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YOF, 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 YOF registered?

SM59 YOF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 January 2010.

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