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FV10 XYU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Yellow Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

126,506 mi
Last recorded126,506 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 XYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 126,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 126,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 114,722 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

o/s rear shock absorber mounting on axle has been welded, still securely attached

Pass 11 May 2023 104,633 miles

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

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 May 2023 104,633 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn and bumping in brake rollers (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure back box falling apart (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2022 104,200 miles

Central Rear advise high handbrake travel but not to stop

Nearside Rear silencer rusting

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

Pass 9 Feb 2021 95,221 miles

wear in steering rack

Fail 9 Feb 2021 95,221 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened front (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

wear in steering rack

Pass 3 May 2019 87,241 miles

front brake discs worn and pads low

rear tyres worn close to limit

Fail 3 May 2019 87,241 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure centre (8.1.1 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn and pads low

rear tyres worn close to limit

Pass 16 Mar 2018 79,364 miles

exhaust

Fail 16 Mar 2018 79,364 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

exhaust

Pass 13 Feb 2017 72,893 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 72,893 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 61,929 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 54,041 miles

front pads low

front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 17 Sep 2013 39,531 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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FV10 XYU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Yellow 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 FV10 XYU, 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 FV10 XYU registered?

FV10 XYU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2010.

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