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WG59 ZWT

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

158,998 mi
Last recorded158,998 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG59 ZWT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 158,998 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension components.fuel and brake lines corroded

Fail 5 Aug 2025 158,976 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front bottom arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Offside front bottom arm rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45 R16 84W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Coil spring corroded Rear springs badly corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both front shock absorbers weak and casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers weak and casings corroded (5.3.2 (d))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Nearside rear bump stop insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,814 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 144,552 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2023 144,550 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (split) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 133,307 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 133,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 124,343 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2021 124,342 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 119,848 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 105,183 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,182 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms - Rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 89,741 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 78,061 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 67,376 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 57,582 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,405 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 45,462 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake discs corroded

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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WG59 ZWT is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WG59 ZWT, 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 WG59 ZWT registered?

WG59 ZWT is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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