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CA14 FAU

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,116 mi
Last recorded125,116 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA14 FAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 125,116 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2026 125,114 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 119,624 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 119,620 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 116,357 miles

hand brake has excessive travel

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2023 113,219 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2023 113,219 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 108,771 miles

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

hand brake has slight travel

Pass 10 May 2021 97,003 miles
Fail 7 May 2021 97,003 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Fog lamp not working

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover off (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover off (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box deteriorated and corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2019 79,141 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,629 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 55,511 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 55,511 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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CA14 FAU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CA14 FAU, 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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CA14 FAU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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