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FR10 GDV

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

105,406 mi
Last recorded105,406 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 GDV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 105,406 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked

Pass 30 Jan 2025 104,517 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 102,455 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2024 102,454 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45/16 87w Inner sidewall splitting also (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2023 96,194 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 92,428 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 92,428 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2021 89,317 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 89,317 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 88,339 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside wiper blade smearing windscreen

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Feb 2019 86,019 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls cut

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 6 Feb 2019 86,019 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside front and rear tyre outer sidewalls cut

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Feb 2018 77,674 miles

Offside headlight beam pattern poor

engine management light on

offside and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls cut

Pass 1 Aug 2016 64,683 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine and underside covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 55,913 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jul 2015 55,912 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edege.

Offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 46,223 miles

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

Handbrake requires adjustment soon

Nearside front tyre has cut on inner sidewall - Cords not visible

Pass 17 Jul 2013 38,091 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 GDV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver 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 GDV, 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 GDV registered?

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

Is FR10 GDV safe to buy?

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