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AR04 RMR

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

94,994 mi
Last recorded94,994 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 RMR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 94,994 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 94,994 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 90,965 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2023 83,350 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 76,625 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 76,625 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2022 76,625 miles

Brake performance not tested Fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 74,035 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 74,035 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 73,870 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 17 Feb 2020 73,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 68,864 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 62,847 miles

exhaust

Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,269 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 56,269 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 49,452 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust

Pass 7 Oct 2014 39,325 miles

4 year /40k mile service due??

timing belt due 4years old ??

Fail 7 Oct 2014 39,324 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

4 year /40k mile service due??

both rear wheelbearings not tested due to binding rear brakes to retest after brake repair...

timing belt due 4years old ??

Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,960 miles

front brake discs and brake pads in poor condition

various front suspension components,hubs and calipers quite corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2013 30,924 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 30,924 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake discs corroded

OSF tyre 3mm

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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AR04 RMR is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AR04 RMR, 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 AR04 RMR registered?

AR04 RMR is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2010.

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