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SL10 DFU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,436 mi
Last recorded136,436 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 DFU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 136,436 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 133,941 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 131,785 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2022 131,784 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust/us (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 117,933 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in ns rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 117,931 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in ns rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 112,698 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes starting to split/perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 112,698 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arms, rear bushes starting to split/perish. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,677 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/45R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also stepping / distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Aug 2019 110,261 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 103,529 miles

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))

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 87,544 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 84,827 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,173 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osf tyre has a cut (not to cords)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,028 miles

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Fail 4 Oct 2014 70,028 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 13 Mar 2014 61,870 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2013 47,526 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f outer sill damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2013 47,298 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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SL10 DFU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SL10 DFU, 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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SL10 DFU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 March 2010.

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