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SM10 BPE

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,428 mi
Last recorded89,428 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 BPE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 89,428 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear

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

Fail 23 Jun 2026 89,290 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x3 rear

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 83,031 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded pitted worn & lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex joint deteriorated & leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged Cut (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 77,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear shock absorber corroded

damage to n/s/f bodywork

exhaust blowing slightly at join between mid to rear

heavy corrosion to underside components

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 27 Jun 2023 72,018 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

parking brake lever has long travel

Fail 23 Jun 2023 72,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

front exhaust deteriorated

parking brake lever has long travel

Pass 13 Jun 2022 66,290 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 66,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 61,833 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 61,818 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 59,374 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 54,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 54,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2018 48,825 miles

Nearside Front tyre light damage to sidewall

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2017 43,221 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2016 37,491 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 32,410 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal slightly perished

Pass 16 May 2014 26,499 miles

colour & location of power steering reservoir means it isn't possible to check the fluid level

Pass 14 May 2013 21,233 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 3MM

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE AT 3MM

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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SM10 BPE is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM10 BPE, 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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SM10 BPE is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 May 2010.

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