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DF14 LNW

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,562 mi
Last recorded118,562 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 LNW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 118,562 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2026 118,562 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 100,071 miles

Front tyres worn on edges

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2023 70,676 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 63,248 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 48,738 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from AC compressor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hand brake has high travel

Pass 25 May 2019 39,534 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all

Exhaust box corroded

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

cover fitted on sill

Pass 6 Jun 2018 20,017 miles

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened all (5.3.1 (d) (i))

sill covers fitted.

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 LNW is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LNW, 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 LNW registered?

DF14 LNW is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2014.

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