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VK10 APV

2010 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

149,055 mi
Last recorded149,055 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 149,055 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2026 149,049 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2025 140,175 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked, Nail in edge of tyre not repairable

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

Fail 18 Jun 2025 140,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm rear bush worn and split weak (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top & bottom of spring broke (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Bottom tail light inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Marked, Nail in edge of tyre not repairable

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 129,575 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 129,572 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in NSF and OSF sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe/axle corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 121,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joiner sleeve corroded and failing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bushes in rear of arms aged and suspension arms corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill holed around drain bung (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill holed around drain bung (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2023 121,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre joiner sleeve corroded and failing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (bushes in rear of arms aged and suspension arms corroded) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill holed around drain bung (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Outer sill holed around drain bung (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2022 111,634 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 111,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 96,187 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 90,384 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 82,100 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2018 72,957 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2018 72,957 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 64,457 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 56,025 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 47,427 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,988 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 36,988 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 26,392 miles

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

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

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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VK10 APV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Maroon 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 VK10 APV, 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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VK10 APV is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 March 2010.

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