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BG14 VAV

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,211 mi
Last recorded108,211 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG14 VAV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 108,211 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 99,204 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 83,679 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 83,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Oct 2022 78,344 miles

Nearside Front Inner shoulder low on tread

Offside Front Inner shoulder low on tread

Offside Rear Inner slight tractorisation on inner tread area

Pass 25 Oct 2021 72,851 miles

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged shoulder uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2021 72,851 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front day time running light inop

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged shoulder uneven tread wear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 69,920 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 69,920 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 60,675 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2019 60,675 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 51,868 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 51,868 miles

registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background both (6.3.3)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height both (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width both (6.3.4a)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 42,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 42,223 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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BG14 VAV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 45,633 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 BG14 VAV, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Fabia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BG14 VAV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 April 2014.

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