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DG10 VAD

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

46,657 mi
Last recorded46,657 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG10 VAD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 May 2023 46,657 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust system insecure front flexi snapped, centre exhaust clamp/sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (drum stick) (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn excessive play, and bush popping out (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split down to cord on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 41,884 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe has snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner (almost to cords) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 37,206 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing prematurely on inside edge- (tracking)

Pass 8 Jan 2020 33,824 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 33,822 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2019 30,989 miles

Central Rear seat belt buckle casing missing but does not affect operation

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 30,935 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear seat belt buckle casing missing but does not affect operation

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 27,412 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 27,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 24,051 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 21,596 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 21,596 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 19,039 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 19,038 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 17,175 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 13,148 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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DG10 VAD is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DG10 VAD, 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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DG10 VAD is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2010.

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