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FJ10 HCE

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

151,180 mi
Last recorded151,180 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ10 HCE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2024 151,180 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread area of tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened arm heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner tread and down to 2.5mm in tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust silencer heat shield insecurely fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2023 141,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

outer casing of rear silencer corroded

slight play in n/s/f inner steering joint

Pass 19 Aug 2022 132,294 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 132,294 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall of tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

outer casing of rear exhaust silencer badly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2021 122,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of front frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet accident damaged not affecting operation

Fail 5 Jul 2021 122,832 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread area of tyre 195/55/15 85v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside of front frame (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bonnet accident damaged not affecting operation

Pass 7 Jul 2020 115,633 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 115,633 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre at 3mm worn low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside outer pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge of tyre 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded inner and outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2.5mm bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 107,070 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of measurable friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Key hard to turn in ignition

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 107,070 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2 cuts 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm of measurable friction material remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front brakes binding slightly (1.2.1 (f))

Key hard to turn in ignition

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod end (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Small cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 May 2018 97,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres perishing slightly

Fail 1 May 2018 97,178 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear both tyres perishing slightly

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 86,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 86,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,834 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 72,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,895 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 47,914 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,914 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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FJ10 HCE is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FJ10 HCE, 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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FJ10 HCE is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 May 2010.

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