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FT10 BZU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

118,248 mi
Last recorded118,248 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 BZU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2025 118,248 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split + excessively twisted (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box deteriorated

Pass 23 Feb 2024 105,775 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2024 105,774 miles

Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside sills corroded and holed within 30cm of front seat mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 94,857 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front strup top mounting as slight play

Nearside Rear light as condensatoin in it

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 94,857 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front strup top mounting as slight play

Nearside Rear light as condensatoin in it

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 80,218 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 80,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 77,697 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jun 2020 74,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Jun 2020 74,910 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 70,276 miles

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers broken

Fail 3 Jun 2019 70,276 miles

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

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

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

Rear shock absorber covers broken

Pass 6 Jun 2018 64,599 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2018 64,599 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2017 58,188 miles

Rear shock absorber dust covers broken

Pass 25 May 2016 51,864 miles

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

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

Rear both tyres starting to crack

Pass 3 Jun 2015 44,976 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 38,253 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 30,042 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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FT10 BZU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FT10 BZU, 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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FT10 BZU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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