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L5 ARM

2010 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL5 ARM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 70,406 miles

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

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

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and rear box outer skin coming away

rear axle and shockers corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2025 67,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer adrift

rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2025 67,971 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust backbox outer adrift

rear axle corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2024 65,841 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust backbox heavily corroded

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2023 63,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated, system corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 63,324 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated, system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2022 60,694 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 58,238 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 55,855 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 55,855 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 53,336 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 50,137 miles

Exhaust coroded

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))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 46,877 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2017 46,877 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2016 43,169 miles

Front discs coroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly cracked

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust coroded

Pass 11 Aug 2015 39,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 34,672 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,943 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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L5 ARM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L5 ARM, 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 L5 ARM registered?

L5 ARM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 September 2010.

Is L5 ARM safe to buy?

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