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FT10 XBV

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,500 mi
Last recorded129,500 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT10 XBV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 129,500 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 129,487 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2021 117,914 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 117,868 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 109,797 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2020 109,607 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 97,367 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 97,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 82,598 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 82,252 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 67,063 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light on

Pass 29 Jun 2017 65,311 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 50,553 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 50,553 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 36,012 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 23,136 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 19,587 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 XBV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XBV, 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 XBV registered?

FT10 XBV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 July 2010.

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