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DF14 VYY

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,191 mi
Last recorded80,191 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF14 VYY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 80,191 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,760 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Steering rack tie rod slight play

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2024 69,760 miles

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

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

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

Nearside Steering rack tie rod slight play

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2023 61,528 miles

Both rear tyres lumpy on inner edges.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower 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))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 61,528 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Both rear tyres lumpy on inner edges.

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded.

Nearside Front Lower 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 Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2022 53,121 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 48,195 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 42,769 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 38,477 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2019 36,568 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 31,910 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 26,906 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 VYY 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 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYY, 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 VYY registered?

DF14 VYY is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 June 2014.

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