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SM10 DPY

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

116,621 mi
Last recorded116,621 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Nov 2023 116,621 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged and loose, and furrels corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and is perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Obligatory mirror missing Interior mirror (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

NSF interior door handle missing - door operates normally but via cable release

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened Wheel is leaning in badly at the top, no obvious cause can be seen for this but something is clearly not correct and needs attention and rectification immediately (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear axle lower shock mounts and spring mounts - both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Several exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 12 Oct 2022 101,455 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

all underside components corrded

inner / outer sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2022 101,455 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

all rubber boots slightly deteriorated

all underside components corrded

inner / outer sills corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2021 101,426 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 101,426 miles

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

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

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 17 Feb 2021 93,292 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 86,544 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 86,482 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 74,039 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 62,031 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2017 61,627 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged abs wire rubbing on hose (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2016 50,159 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion rear silencer

Fail 14 Jun 2016 49,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

corrosion rear silencer

Pass 30 Jun 2015 42,205 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 37,870 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil level low...topped up +1.5l

Pass 17 May 2013 29,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated/perishing.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 29,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front tyre deteriorated/perishing.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DPY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DPY, 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 DPY is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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