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FT10 VTU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,906 mi
Last recorded144,906 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 VTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 144,906 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2024 144,903 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 139,086 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 139,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 136,969 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component suspect leak from steering rack (leaking into rack boots) (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre inner edges worn uneven & offside rear cracking in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 133,207 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroding Away

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/R + N/S/R Tyres Going Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen - Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 133,202 miles

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

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

Power steering ram leaking Leaking From Inside N/S Steering Gaitor (2.1.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight Oil Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S/R + O/S/R (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Silencer Outer Skin Corroding Away

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/S/F + O/S/R + N/S/R Tyres Going Out Of Shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips In Screen - Not Affecting View (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 130,484 miles

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

rear exhaust box in poor conditon

Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,241 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2019 124,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,196 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Both track rods worn (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,765 miles

Play in both inner trackrod arms (steering rack).

Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Aug 2015 69,697 miles

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn low

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

Rear exhaust outer skin deteriorating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,302 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 51,851 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 34,572 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 VTU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

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

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