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SW10 GWF

2010 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

170,124 mi
Last recorded170,124 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2024
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW10 GWF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2024 170,124 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to no reverse gear to enter brake rollers (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

unable to select reverse gear

Pass 11 Aug 2023 158,402 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 11 Aug 2023 158,402 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joining sleeve broken tailbox corroded/holed (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed Exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 144,922 miles

Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed play in hinge. (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 138,092 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 138,060 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust heat shields insecure

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 129,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 129,364 miles

Brake performance not tested leak at o/s /r hub (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,192 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged wearing inside edges o/s n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 113,262 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 113,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cracked at dpf (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 101,677 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 101,644 miles

Emissions not tested due to excessive exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy part broken off of dpf, (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded high pressure pipe at inner wing aera. (2.3.2)

Offside Front Front suspension retaining device missing lower strut pinch/fixing bolt missing (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust sleeve joint very corroded/ deteriorated

Nearside Front fog lamp glass cracked

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel req attention/adjustment.. (3.1.6b)

Rear bump stops broken off

clutch seems stiff/heavy to operate.

Pass 19 Aug 2016 90,865 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 77,129 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 65,703 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 50,177 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 GWF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF registered?

SW10 GWF is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 July 2010.

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