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FV10 ZLZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

137,886 mi
Last recorded137,886 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV10 ZLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 137,886 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2025 137,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2024 135,034 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2024 135,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear axle slightly corroded

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 131,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2023 131,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear axle slightly corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 129,581 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2022 129,552 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2021 127,185 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Aug 2021 127,126 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 124,811 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,802 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 122,275 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 122,264 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 106,948 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

handbrake tavel high

Fail 26 Jun 2018 106,884 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed rack end (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

parking brake lever has limited reserve travel.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 95,644 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2016 81,108 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/55/15 89 V XL 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 71,908 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 66,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 62,005 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 ZLZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,422cc 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 FV10 ZLZ, 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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FV10 ZLZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 June 2010.

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