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SY10 LBU

2010 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,079 mi
Last recorded62,079 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY10 LBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 62,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 61,851 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced At n/s lower arm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Engine oil sump heavily corroded

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

Offside Front Top bush or bearing has wear or free play

Pass 15 Apr 2025 55,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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))

engine oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Apr 2025 55,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalyst to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

engine oil sump showing signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Apr 2024 49,245 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 49,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Mar 2023 47,168 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 45,304 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 42,780 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 40,830 miles

engine oil sump deteriorated

Fail 16 Mar 2020 40,821 miles

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

engine oil sump deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,777 miles

engine oil sump rusty

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2018 32,693 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine oil sump slightly rusty

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2017 29,298 miles

engine oil sump slightly rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2016 24,620 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 21,220 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 17,222 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 13,515 miles

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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SY10 LBU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SY10 LBU, 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 SY10 LBU registered?

SY10 LBU is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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