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SM10 YVJ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

108,536 mi
Last recorded108,536 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 YVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2025 108,536 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 102,795 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2024 102,795 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2023 96,290 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2023 96,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 89,677 miles

rear back box starting to deteriorate

Fail 28 Jul 2022 89,677 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

rear back box starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2021 84,941 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear section of exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2020 79,233 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 79,233 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 73,968 miles

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

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Dec 2019 73,965 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust clamp loose and corroded

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 64,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 58,784 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 54,480 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2016 49,732 miles

child seat fitted

engine covers

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2015 42,801 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 32,914 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 29,792 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 YVJ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

SM10 YVJ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 July 2010.

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