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SJ10 VAF

2010 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

150,217 mi
Last recorded150,217 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ10 VAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 150,217 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 150,208 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 135,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 135,787 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 120,325 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers not parking correctly (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 109,112 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 109,110 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 99,716 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 99,715 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 87,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 77,620 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 65,427 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2016 52,826 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 40,259 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 18,086 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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SJ10 VAF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 SJ10 VAF, 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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SJ10 VAF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 April 2010.

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