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C3 JYL

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

139,419 mi
Last recorded139,419 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JYL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 139,419 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 63,104 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 63,104 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 123,942 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,706 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 54,714 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 54,655 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 82,646 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,873 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 63,812 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 41,937 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 41,937 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 52,456 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))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 38,042 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 46,701 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,989 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 32,985 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper smearing windscreen (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 May 2019 32,972 miles

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

All Wipers Poor

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 32,171 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 32,171 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 37,670 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 26,501 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 29,224 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 20,225 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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C3 JYL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 C3 JYL, 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 C3 JYL registered?

C3 JYL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 March 2014.

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