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VK10 ARZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,219 mi
Last recorded151,219 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK10 ARZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 151,219 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2025 151,082 miles

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

Electrical wiring insecure Above brake & clutch pedal box (4.11 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring insecure Above brake & clutch pedal box (4.11 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Apr 2024 140,067 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever high repair or adjustment required

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2023 130,467 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 124,801 miles

22% brake imbalance across rear axle

slight bind o/s/r brake

slight play detected o/s/f inner steering rack joint

stone chip o/s of winfscreen

Pass 9 Apr 2021 118,199 miles

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

o/s/f slight play in inner rack end

Pass 27 Mar 2020 113,348 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 103,265 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 90,985 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 90,985 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 79,820 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 79,820 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 72,906 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 62,270 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 62,270 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 51,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 39,192 miles

Nearside Rear 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 ARZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ARZ, 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 VK10 ARZ registered?

VK10 ARZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 13 April 2010.

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