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SK10 UPA

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

205,430 mi
Last recorded205,430 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK10 UPA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 205,430 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small hole caused by corrosion and outer skin is detached/missing (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 205,430 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm in places at the centre of the treads (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and corroded externally (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box has a small hole caused by corrosion and outer skin is detached/missing (6.1.2 (a))

offside front tyre inner edge/shoulder heavily scrubbed almost through to the ply or cords

Pass 5 Feb 2025 197,846 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 197,846 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam and main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 189,558 miles

Central exhaust heat shield is loose

Fail 12 Feb 2024 189,503 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 179,801 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 179,801 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 169,458 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 169,458 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 157,890 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 143,275 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 143,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 127,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Side light not working.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Side light not working.

Fail 26 Feb 2019 127,231 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Side light not working.

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Side light not working.

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,123 miles

All Brake Discs Corroded

Front Tyre's Stepped On Inner Edge

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

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

Fail 28 Feb 2018 106,123 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

All Brake Discs Corroded

Front Tyre's Stepped On Inner Edge

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 93,276 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2017 93,276 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

covers fitted over engine bay and under vehicle

Pass 20 Feb 2016 82,874 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 13 Feb 2016 82,535 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Fail 14 Feb 2015 64,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2015 64,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2014 43,879 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2014 43,698 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2013 32,077 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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SK10 UPA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 SK10 UPA, 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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SK10 UPA is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2010.

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