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YR10 GVM

2010 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,974 mi
Last recorded98,974 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR10 GVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 98,974 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 90,832 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 82,746 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 12 Dec 2023 82,746 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Dec 2022 73,154 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 73,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 64,542 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Dec 2020 58,024 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 50,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 50,556 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively cracked/deteriorated (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop worn/detached

Offside Rear bump stop worn/detached

Pass 18 Dec 2018 43,681 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2018 43,681 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 37,556 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 37,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 30,608 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2015 24,587 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 21,539 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 18,050 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 10 Mar 2014 18,050 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Mar 2013 14,146 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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YR10 GVM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YR10 GVM, 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 YR10 GVM registered?

YR10 GVM is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 March 2010.

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