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A14 DPB

2005 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

31,399 mi
Last recorded31,399 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Fabia69,747 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA14 DPB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 31,399 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 27,882 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 23,947 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres showing signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 20,911 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 17,920 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 15,987 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 15,415 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 15,415 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 14,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 13,376 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 12,304 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 11,253 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2012 10,354 miles

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 18 Jul 2012 10,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 16 Jun 2011 8,996 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 7,687 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 6,466 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,880 miles

N/S/F and the O/S/F Tyres are wearing on the outer 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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A14 DPB is a 2005 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 69,747 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A14 DPB, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Fabia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A14 DPB registered?

A14 DPB is a 2005 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is A14 DPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for A14 DPB shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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