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YY10 ARZ

2010 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

175,012 mi
Last recorded175,012 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Fabia58,304 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY10 ARZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 175,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 169,786 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 16 Feb 2024 164,270 miles

Offside Front foglamp not working but date of reg 2010

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 157,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 147,919 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front foglamp broken but date of reg 2010

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge measured at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear brakes binding slightly after handbrake application

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 28 Jan 2021 134,725 miles

Offside Front foglamp broken but date of reg 2010

Pass 25 Feb 2020 122,538 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 122,537 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 109,951 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 109,951 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 95,536 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 81,121 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 81,121 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported new clamp fitted (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 66,344 miles
Pass 4 May 2015 58,595 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 58,574 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

front inner brake pads deteriorated

o/s handbrake efficiency low

Pass 18 Apr 2014 47,669 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 34,124 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 34,124 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YY10 ARZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,422cc diesel 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 YY10 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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YY10 ARZ is a 2010 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2010.

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