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DA14 SZJ

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,275 mi
Last recorded112,275 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA14 SZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 112,275 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 104,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 92,641 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2023 81,796 miles

Nearside Front Inner Nearside front tire on 1.6mm / advise replacement

Offside Front Inner Front brake pads low / 1.5mm

Pass 2 Dec 2021 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bulb has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 72,106 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bulb has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split - fit new blade (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light bulb + fit new bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush has slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 64,107 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,349 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 44,288 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 44,288 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 35,114 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 35,114 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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DA14 SZJ 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 75%.

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 DA14 SZJ, 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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DA14 SZJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 June 2014.

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