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SM10 DRO

2010 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

35,625 mi
Last recorded35,625 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 DRO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 35,625 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 35,321 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 35,165 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 34,568 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 34,563 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 34,042 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Apr 2021 33,418 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 32,936 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2020 32,931 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2019 31,673 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 29,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 26,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 21,978 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 18,117 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 14,170 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 10,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2013 10,356 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 DRO is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DRO, 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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What year was SM10 DRO registered?

SM10 DRO is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 May 2010.

Is SM10 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM10 DRO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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