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DF14 HFV

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,873 mi
Last recorded104,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 HFV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 104,873 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 99,656 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 95,440 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2024 95,430 miles

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2023 91,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 91,170 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Aug 2022 86,392 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 inner rack arm slight play

Pass 14 Jun 2021 72,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 72,988 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel in handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front both n/s o/s brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front both n/s o/s brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play front o/s inner steering arm ball joint worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 63,633 miles

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 5 Jun 2020 63,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Engine covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Under vehicle covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of covered components.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Jun 2019 58,775 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 48,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm, wearing inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 3mm, wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 35,399 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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DF14 HFV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DF14 HFV, 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 DF14 HFV registered?

DF14 HFV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 July 2014.

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