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YL10 VLK

2010 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,817 mi
Last recorded100,817 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL10 VLK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm 205/45 16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking/perishing 205/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

exhaust backbox delaminating

Pass 10 Mar 2025 94,092 miles

Exhaust rear box corroded and de-laminating

Pass 13 Mar 2024 87,511 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box delaminating

various suspension components including front subframe and rear axle corroded but not excessive

Fail 12 Mar 2024 87,511 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount and bearing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple inside sidewall 205/45 16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

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

exhaust back box delaminating

various suspension components including front subframe and rear axle corroded but not excessive

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,834 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 69,901 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 62,070 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 62,070 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 53,248 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 47,343 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 41,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 37,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 31,502 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 30 Mar 2015 23,536 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 18,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,057 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 14,053 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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YL10 VLK is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YL10 VLK, 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 YL10 VLK registered?

YL10 VLK is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2010.

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