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SL10 HFV

2010 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,828 mi
Last recorded96,828 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL10 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 96,828 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened rearmost bush also deteriorated (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear shock absorber casings corroded and dust covers deteriorated

Pass 23 Dec 2024 88,330 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension and subframe corroded

o/s rear flasher lamp discoloured

Fail 12 Dec 2024 88,324 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside 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))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover (5.3.2 (b))

front suspension and subframe corroded

n/s front brake backplate holed and corroded

o/s front brake back plate missing

o/s rear flasher lamp discoloured

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 7 Dec 2023 79,612 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded and dust covers deteriorated

Engine undertray insecure

Exhaust heat shield above undertray insecure

Exhaust silencer box outer skin split

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush deteriorated slightly and arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering and suspension components corroded

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

Fail 5 Dec 2023 79,610 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Both rear shock absorbers corroded and dust covers deteriorated

Engine undertray insecure

Exhaust heat shield above undertray insecure

Exhaust silencer box outer skin split

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rearmost bush deteriorated slightly and arms also corroded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front steering and suspension components corroded

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 73,275 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings damaged

Exhaust system rear silencer box is deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 30 Nov 2022 73,274 miles

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

Both rear shock absorber casings damaged

Exhaust system rear silencer box is deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 20 Dec 2021 67,657 miles

Both rear shock absorber casings damaged

Exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 67,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Both rear shock absorber casings damaged

Exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated

Front and rear suspension components are corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2021 67,649 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Exhaust system rear silencer box deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 64,865 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 64,863 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2019 55,245 miles

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

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

Fail 1 May 2019 55,239 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 36% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 41,771 miles

exhaust system rear silencer box slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Apr 2017 31,592 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 14,640 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 17,715 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 18,946 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,485 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 12,485 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,468 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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SL10 HFV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 HFV, 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 HFV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 April 2010.

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