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WV10 BYB

2010 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

158,130 mi
Last recorded158,130 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV10 BYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 158,130 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2025 158,119 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2025 157,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Park light not working

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 140,431 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2024 140,425 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 139,164 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2023 139,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 132,869 miles
Fail 10 May 2022 132,869 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 128,730 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2021 128,730 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 122,645 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 122,645 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,258 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 103,258 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge wear and deformation also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre slightly cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 85,166 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped/worn but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Mar 2017 67,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm.195/55r15 (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 52,891 miles

offside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing low

nearside rear tyre wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 30,510 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 20,478 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 27 Mar 2013 20,478 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges

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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WV10 BYB is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WV10 BYB, 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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WV10 BYB is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 April 2010.

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