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FR10 GDZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

169,591 mi
Last recorded169,591 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR10 GDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 169,591 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 157,580 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 157,576 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2023 149,275 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2023 149,275 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2022 140,866 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 131,901 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

exhaust back box outer skin in poor condition

Pass 1 Apr 2020 118,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 108,027 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Mar 2019 108,027 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,860 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 97,860 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,217 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop split

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake adjustment required

Pass 3 Aug 2016 76,197 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 63,336 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front tyres worn smooth on inner edges

n/s/f tyre has cuts on inner sidewall but not exposing cords

Pass 20 Aug 2014 51,505 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 38,454 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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FR10 GDZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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