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FY14 JVL

2014 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,126 mi
Last recorded96,126 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY14 JVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 96,126 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2025 96,122 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 92,842 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Sep 2024 92,719 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,068 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 80,485 miles

(under tray covers fitted)

Pass 21 Feb 2022 79,120 miles

corrosion to exhaust rear box

Fail 21 Feb 2022 79,113 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

corrosion to exhaust rear box

o/s/r tyre out off shape

Pass 24 Feb 2021 70,828 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 70,803 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 15 Feb 2020 62,139 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 52,073 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Feb 2018 41,636 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2018 41,636 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding on (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 29,560 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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FY14 JVL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FY14 JVL, 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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FY14 JVL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2014.

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