2010 Skoda Fabia 1.4L Diesel · KX10 KZL
2010 Skoda Fabia (1.4L, diesel). First registered 20 May 2010. Recorded mileage 166,048 miles. MOT expired on 29 Sept 2025.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2010 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 Sept 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 166,048 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KX10 KZL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2025
- 166,048 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 12 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KX10 KZL MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2010 Skoda Fabia (KX10 KZL) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no kick up (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))”; “Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i”.
KX10 KZL Mileage History
- 19/09/2023156,322 mi
- 20/09/2023156,331 mi+9 mi
- 09/09/2024160,918 mi+4,587 mi
- 01/10/2024161,643 mi+725 mi
- 22/09/2025166,048 mi+4,405 mi
Average of roughly 4,839 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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