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FR10 GDU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,263 mi
Last recorded103,263 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 GDU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 103,263 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2025 103,263 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 97,820 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 97,820 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 95,905 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 93,835 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

no smoke test results too clean

Pass 19 Jul 2021 89,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2021 89,824 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 85,082 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no smoke test results engine too clean

Fail 2 Jul 2020 85,081 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall as marked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

no smoke test results engine too clean

Pass 17 Jul 2019 80,379 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall split

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,829 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2018 73,828 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords face (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board clamp missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 66,722 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (7.1.2)

no smoke test results to clean

rear box rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2016 61,072 miles

No emissions detected, too clean to register

Pass 20 Jul 2015 51,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

no emissions detected, too clean to register.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 44,096 miles

near side wiper blade split

Pass 24 Jul 2013 33,710 miles

No emissions detected--too clean to register

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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FR10 GDU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FR10 GDU, 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 FR10 GDU registered?

FR10 GDU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 July 2010.

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