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BU14 VJJ

2014 Skoda Fabia

Beige Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,997 mi
Last recorded108,997 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU14 VJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 108,997 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 102,800 miles

front tyres worn to approx 3mm

Fail 29 Jan 2025 102,800 miles

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

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

front tyres worn to approx 3mm

Pass 21 Feb 2024 91,946 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2024 91,946 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 78,945 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 78,942 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 64,687 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 54,083 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2021 54,083 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 44,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 30,020 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 23,783 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 15,313 miles

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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BU14 VJJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU14 VJJ, 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 BU14 VJJ registered?

BU14 VJJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

Is BU14 VJJ safe to buy?

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