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BW14 JWU

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

132,691 mi
Last recorded132,691 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 JWU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 132,691 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower arms bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 124,215 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 124,215 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 116,200 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust box outer shell corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2023 107,761 miles

Front Wipers smear the screen slightly

Slight coolant leak from coolant pump area

Fail 27 Mar 2023 107,744 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Measured 1.37mm - 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Wipers smear the screen slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Measured 2.96mm - 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Slight coolant leak from coolant pump area

Pass 22 Mar 2022 95,223 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has side wall curb damage (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 76,921 miles

rear exhaust silencer rusty and weak in places

Pass 9 Apr 2020 62,819 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 41,330 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 37,082 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 30,242 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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BW14 JWU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 BW14 JWU, 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 BW14 JWU registered?

BW14 JWU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2014.

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