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SM10 JFJ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,774 mi
Last recorded93,774 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 JFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 93,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 89,207 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 86,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 86,079 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 79,971 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear box very corroded

several areas of corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Fail 1 Jun 2022 79,971 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements hardly working and horn insecure (7.7 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front sleve (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

exhaust rear box very corroded

several areas of corrosion on rear axle and suspension components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 71,787 miles

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

front wish bone rear bushes starting to split away

some corrosion on rear axle and rear suspension components

Fail 11 Jun 2021 71,787 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

front wish bone rear bushes starting to split away

some corrosion on rear axle and rear suspension components

Pass 17 Jun 2020 66,731 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 66,730 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 57,960 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 48,426 miles

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))

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

both rear and offside front tyres splitting in tread area

exhaust rear box corroded and outer casing splitting

front brake application slightly uneven and fluctuating

Pass 5 Jun 2017 40,148 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 32,909 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces corroded and swollen (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,214 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 17,955 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 17,955 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 13,659 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 JFJ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 JFJ, 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 JFJ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 June 2010.

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