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AK10 DFA

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,938 mi
Last recorded109,938 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK10 DFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,938 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 99,011 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Mar 2022 94,142 miles

Central Front parking brake lever; long travel not excessive

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated not leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Offside Front Upper ball joint boot not secured

Fail 28 Feb 2022 94,103 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing inner edge

oil leak

rear heat shield loose

Pass 10 Mar 2021 91,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge plus nail

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2021 91,624 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake lever has restricted free movement jammed UP after RBT (1.1.15 (e))

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side some thing snapped on RBT (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side something snapped on RBT (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair some brake grab (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edge plus nail

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2020 90,099 miles

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Fail 6 Mar 2020 90,099 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre section sleeve insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front steering rack end has slight play

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,834 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 86,834 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 83,532 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 79,687 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,141 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 6 Mar 2015 72,385 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,867 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 65,526 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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AK10 DFA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK10 DFA, 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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AK10 DFA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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