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BW14 VAM

2014 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

134,344 mi
Last recorded134,344 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW14 VAM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 134,344 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 119,544 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2024 119,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,729 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2023 109,729 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,314 miles

n/s/f day time running lamp out

Fail 17 Oct 2022 97,984 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

n/s/f day time running lamp out

Pass 9 Nov 2021 84,705 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside front day light not operating

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2021 84,705 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front day light not operating

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 73,088 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 55,410 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 40,482 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 35,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge of inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge of inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2017 35,781 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge of inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded edge of inner face (3.5.1i)

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 VAM is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BW14 VAM, 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 VAM registered?

BW14 VAM is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 July 2014.

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