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SM10 BSZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

161,879 mi
Last recorded161,879 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 BSZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 161,879 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2024 161,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 148,484 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 148,482 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 130,228 miles

Nearside Front Inner 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))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 130,226 miles

Front Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 107,477 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 107,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 83,010 miles

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 24 Jul 2019 68,189 miles

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))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 59,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 50,795 miles

Both rear bump stops splitting

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 7 Aug 2017 50,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Burst at flexi section (7.1.2)

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

Both rear bump stops splitting

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 43,413 miles

Bottom arm bushes splitting

Centre exhaust clamp corroded

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged Inside of rim bent (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on front disks

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,821 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,269 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 19,556 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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SM10 BSZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BSZ, 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 BSZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 August 2010.

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