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TC52 DOG

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,878 mi
Last recorded120,878 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTC52 DOG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 120,878 miles

Brake pedal creep Recommend further investigation

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 113,658 miles

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

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

brake pedal feel spongy, recommend further investigation.

Pass 23 Sep 2023 107,347 miles

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 100,280 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 93,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Sep 2020 90,752 miles

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

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

wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2020 90,748 miles

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

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

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

wheel nuts and under side areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2019 78,350 miles

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted due to covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2019 78,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2018 65,505 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2018 65,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

wheel nuts not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2017 55,192 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight damage to sidewall

under body covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2016 45,296 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 43,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 36,573 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust flexi mesh damage

spare tyre 2/3/2

Pass 19 Aug 2014 29,913 miles

nearside front and offside front tyres have slight shoulder wear

Fail 26 Jul 2014 29,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres low on edges

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 2 Aug 2013 20,856 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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TC52 DOG 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 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 TC52 DOG, 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 TC52 DOG registered?

TC52 DOG is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 October 2010.

Is TC52 DOG safe to buy?

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