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SM10 DTO

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,988 mi
Last recorded81,988 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 DTO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 81,988 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 13 Mar 2026 81,988 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 21 Mar 2025 75,005 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2025 74,908 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 69,090 miles

Advise exhaust flexible joint poor condition

Pass 10 Feb 2023 65,599 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 65,599 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 60,481 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 56,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 50,553 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 50,534 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 50,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 50,457 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 49,097 miles

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2017 49,097 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tread cracked (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

both rear tyres cracking on tread and sidewalls

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 May 2016 47,511 miles

front wipers starting to smeer

tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 30 May 2015 45,453 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 May 2014 42,633 miles
Pass 27 May 2013 39,706 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 DTO is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black 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 DTO, 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 DTO is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 May 2010.

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