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SB10 TBZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

130,203 mi
Last recorded130,203 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB10 TBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 130,203 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 126,345 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2025 126,343 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Apr 2024 111,350 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2024 111,350 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 100,714 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 100,323 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FLEXI (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 96,519 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 96,519 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft likely to become detached LOCKING NUT MISSING (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2021 94,439 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2021 94,439 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,521 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 79,488 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2018 79,488 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 70,609 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 61,737 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 52,081 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 52,081 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2014 42,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 18 Jul 2014 42,459 miles

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

o/s front brakes slightly sticking

Pass 15 Jul 2013 32,214 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 32,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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SB10 TBZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB10 TBZ, 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 SB10 TBZ registered?

SB10 TBZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 July 2010.

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