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BJ14 FPV

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

170,864 mi
Last recorded170,864 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ14 FPV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Jun 2026 170,864 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 159,988 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 149,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 132,109 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

Fail 18 Apr 2023 132,107 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder

NSF daytime running light not working

OSR brake caliper lever sticking slightly

Offside Rear All position lamps with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2022 118,014 miles
Fail 3 May 2022 118,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2021 104,547 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 96,419 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 82,175 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 82,175 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,935 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 50,081 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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BJ14 FPV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BJ14 FPV, 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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What year was BJ14 FPV registered?

BJ14 FPV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 April 2014.

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