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SW10 CVF

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,968 mi
Last recorded70,968 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 CVF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2025 70,968 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam SWITCH INTERMITTENT (4.1.3 (b))

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAKING AT FLEXY (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Headlamp aim too high BOTH SIDES HEADLAMP AIM TOO HIGH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 57% IMBALANCE (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced RADIATOR SUPPORT BRACKETS SNAPPED, RADIATOR INSECURE AND LIKELY TO FALL DOWN (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 57,578 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 53,388 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 50,141 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2022 50,129 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2021 32,428 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 24,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 19,475 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 8,361 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2018 8,360 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective torn (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2017 8,122 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower tail lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper blade torn

Fail 30 May 2017 8,122 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% lower tail lamp inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

nearside wiper blade torn

Pass 1 Jun 2016 7,399 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 7,399 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 6,145 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 5,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2014 5,001 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 May 2013 3,958 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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SW10 CVF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SW10 CVF, 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 SW10 CVF registered?

SW10 CVF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 June 2010.

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