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G3 LMW

2014 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,591 mi
Last recorded120,591 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 LMW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 120,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 120,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 103,350 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 103,293 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,053 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 30 Mar 2024 87,048 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Mar 2023 71,705 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,097 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 62,895 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 59,252 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 52,535 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 52,534 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge severely worn edges! ADVISE REPLACEMENT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 42,856 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 31,743 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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G3 LMW is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Grey 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 G3 LMW, 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 G3 LMW registered?

G3 LMW is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 June 2014.

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