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SM10 DTX

2010 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,082 mi
Last recorded122,082 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 DTX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 122,082 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2026 122,020 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 116,635 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 116,635 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 109,961 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 109,812 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2023 101,662 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 101,662 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 93,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 86,594 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 86,594 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2020 80,199 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 80,199 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 74,048 miles

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 74,048 miles

Exhaust system insecure front Mount Broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Rear Silencer Deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing On Outer Edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 73,475 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN

Pass 13 Nov 2017 61,551 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 61,551 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 48,572 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 48,572 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 42,213 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 42,204 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner & outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2014 30,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 22,170 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 May 2013 22,089 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DTX is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 DTX, 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 DTX registered?

SM10 DTX is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 May 2010.

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