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SM10 COU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

125,963 mi
Last recorded125,963 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 COU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 125,963 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 125,939 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened top strut mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 124,086 miles

ADVISORY REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED ALSO NEARSIDE FRONT TOP STRUT MOUNT SLIGHT LIFT

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 121,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight twist

Offside Rear brake binding

Pass 24 Jan 2019 114,914 miles

outer skin of silencer corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2019 114,914 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

both front brake discs corroded

outer skin of silencer corroded

unable to check o/s/f wheel bearing properly, will check on retest

Pass 24 May 2018 110,950 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 May 2017 101,178 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 May 2016 90,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 74,887 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 May 2014 61,351 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 May 2014 61,236 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2013 44,992 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 28 May 2013 44,992 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

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 COU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 COU, 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 COU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 May 2010.

Is SM10 COU safe to buy?

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