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SO59 LJL

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,145 mi
Last recorded89,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO59 LJL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2025 89,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bottom Arm Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 81,375 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 81,375 miles

Offside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure GOODYEAR 4 SEASON 195 55 15 85HR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2023 76,670 miles

Front suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension components corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 72,570 miles

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

advise(rea silencer outer skin perishing)

advise(rear silencer heat shield insecure)

Fail 12 Jan 2022 72,570 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

advise(rea silencer outer skin perishing)

advise(rear silencer heat shield insecure)

Pass 17 Feb 2021 68,441 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 68,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 65,504 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 63,295 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 56,740 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 48,587 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,399 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 39,399 miles

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 28,355 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 16,247 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 11,816 miles

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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SO59 LJL is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel 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 SO59 LJL, 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 SO59 LJL registered?

SO59 LJL is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 January 2010.

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