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SP10 XTE

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,635 mi
Last recorded153,635 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP10 XTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 153,635 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 150,464 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 150,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 146,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle covered in underseal making it difficult to examine component and structure

Pass 12 Jan 2023 142,896 miles

Vehicle covered in underseal making it difficult to examine component and structure of the underneath of the vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2022 137,924 miles

corrosion to suspension components and underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jan 2022 137,922 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to suspension components and underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jan 2021 134,346 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 128,152 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake light inoperative when parking brake is applied

Fail 4 Mar 2020 128,152 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake light inoperative when parking brake is applied

Pass 27 Feb 2019 114,141 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 101,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,307 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,173 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 76,168 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,819 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 61,810 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 49,317 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 49,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 36,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 7 Mar 2013 36,427 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SP10 XTE is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP10 XTE, 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 SP10 XTE registered?

SP10 XTE is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2010.

Is SP10 XTE safe to buy?

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