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PF10 BYZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,906 mi
Last recorded138,906 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF10 BYZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 138,906 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

rear seats folded down with heavy items on top preventing inspection of rear seat belts

Pass 27 Apr 2023 136,051 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 133,908 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 133,906 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

rear belts not checked

Pass 8 Apr 2021 133,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 124,549 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 110,891 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 110,891 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2018 97,321 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 97,320 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT ! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 82,449 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear bold inner edge

Rear wheels stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Fail 22 Mar 2017 82,449 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear bold inner edge

Rear wheels stiff to turn by hand. further inspection required.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 67,084 miles

Nearside handbrake cable slightly defective

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Apr 2016 67,084 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside handbrake cable slightly defective

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Apr 2015 55,065 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 46,160 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 39,204 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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PF10 BYZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PF10 BYZ, 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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PF10 BYZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 May 2010.

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