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DU14 VYB

2014 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

201,023 mi
Last recorded201,023 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU14 VYB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 201,023 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2026 201,022 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.07mm (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn inner edge, cords showing. (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.80mm (195/55R15) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 190,061 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2025 190,061 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre Section Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre Clamp Corroded Through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Worn Inner Edges 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 171,284 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Lever Travel High

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

Fail 8 Mar 2024 171,283 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Cv Boot Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Worn & Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 75-80% Worn O/S Lowest (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bushes Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake Lever Travel High

Nearside Front Outer Cv Joint Dry

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Smooth Inner Edge, Also Wear To Outer Edge 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 152,041 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 152,041 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer Cv Boot Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Inner Edge, Inner & Outer Worn Smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut To Outer Edge, Inner Edge Worn Smooth 195/55/15 85V (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 127,879 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Lower Arm Rear Bush Perished & Starting To De-Bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S 195/55/15 85V (On Limit) O/S Worn Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 109,550 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 109,316 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountain worn (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mountain worn (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 92,543 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2020 92,543 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

195 55 16

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 69,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,075 miles

EML on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,687 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)

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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DU14 VYB is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DU14 VYB, 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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DU14 VYB is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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