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GJ10 XYU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,139 mi
Last recorded154,139 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ10 XYU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 154,139 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 154,139 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 148,268 miles

Nearside Front sill corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2025 148,268 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front sill corroded

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2024 140,326 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2023 134,572 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 125,811 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,956 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 117,950 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 105,333 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,862 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 86,184 miles

o/s wiper slightly loose

Fail 28 Apr 2017 86,184 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s wiper slightly loose

Pass 24 Mar 2016 82,471 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 65,008 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 30,713 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 30,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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GJ10 XYU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 GJ10 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 GJ10 XYU registered?

GJ10 XYU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2010.

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