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FT10 VTF

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

83,666 mi
Last recorded83,666 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 VTF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 83,666 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated deteriorating, seeping grease at small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak of oil, rear engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 81,618 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak to rear engine area ? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 78,947 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 78,947 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white, bulb replaced (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 76,853 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded and sump area slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,095 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded, leaks from front and back of engine above sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2021 75,094 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump corroded, leaks from front and back of engine above sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,064 miles

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded/deteriorating (outer skin)

Fail 28 Oct 2020 74,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perished/cracked/split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear exhaust back box corroded/deteriorating (outer skin)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. near reserve end (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 71,472 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 71,472 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 68,795 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 66,068 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 62,898 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 58,291 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2015 58,289 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front tyres wearing on inner edges

hand brake high,recommend check/adjust

rear silencer outer skin corroding

Pass 9 Jul 2014 45,499 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 36,135 miles

both front tyres worn to approx. 2.5mm nearside rear tyre worn to approx 3mm

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 VTF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol 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 FT10 VTF, 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 FT10 VTF registered?

FT10 VTF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 2 July 2010.

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