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YF59 VMU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,391 mi
Last recorded154,391 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF59 VMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 154,391 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 154,282 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2024 144,402 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 144,402 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 129,520 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

exhaust flexi slight damaged

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2022 119,266 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 119,265 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 111,102 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 101,159 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 92,829 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 85,265 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 76,485 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 76,485 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 67,233 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2016 67,233 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 58,559 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,297 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 40,943 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 32,388 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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YF59 VMU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YF59 VMU, 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 YF59 VMU registered?

YF59 VMU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2010.

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