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FT10 USM

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,772 mi
Last recorded118,772 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 USM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 118,772 miles

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2026 118,770 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking Injector area full of diesel (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Coolant level below minimum

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))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2mm and on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2025 112,529 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2025 112,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 110,983 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2024 110,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 107,292 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2023 107,292 miles

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

Offside Power steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,926 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle at shock absorber mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 103,926 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle at shock absorber mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 97,368 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated slightly.

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 90,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle at shock absorber mountings. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust front flexi deteriorated slightly.

Pass 14 Jun 2019 81,925 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 77,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 68,807 miles
Pass 30 May 2016 59,012 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 49,848 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 38,712 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,813 miles

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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FT10 USM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 USM, 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 USM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 June 2010.

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