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2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,311 mi
Last recorded192,311 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 VPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 192,311 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking badly and worn slightly on edges ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns advise replacement ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 192,311 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking badly and worn slightly on edges ,advise replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns advise replacement ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 188,339 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 5 Sep 2024 188,339 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively os and ns (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing covers insecure os and ns (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 185,230 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing os and ns starting to perish and crack in inner tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Rear axle beam lower spring seats slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2022 183,287 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre obviously under inflated os and ns (5.2.3 (l))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured os and ns (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 179,077 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 179,077 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os and ns front corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

alternator light lit indicating fault

Pass 24 Aug 2020 174,133 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns rear covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Aug 2020 174,133 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os and ns rear covers insecure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 168,479 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning 1 of 2 bulbs not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp, possible fluid weep ,advise further investigation .

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 168,126 miles

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

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

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear brake back plate damp, possible fluid weep ,advise further investigation .

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish and crack slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os and ns rear worn slightly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 158,751 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces ,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

os and ns rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Aug 2018 158,751 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner faces ,advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns ()

os and ns rear shock absorber dust covers/bump stops insecure

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2017 153,078 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside rear shock dust covers insecure

outer skin on rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 5 Sep 2017 153,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle to front clamp missing (7.1.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside front ()

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside rear shock dust covers insecure

outer skin on rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 10 Aug 2016 144,475 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os and ns front close to limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

os front tyre has deep inner sidewall damage advise replacement

os rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 10 Aug 2016 144,475 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit os and ns front close to limit on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

os front tyre has deep inner sidewall damage advise replacement

os rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,789 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

ns rear brake binding slightly when turned by hand ,not showing on roller brake test

os rear tyre has inner sidewall damage ,strongly advise replacement

rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 117,244 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 87,818 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 VPA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VPA, 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 VPA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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