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GD14 PLJ

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

170,807 mi
Last recorded170,807 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 PLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 170,807 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished and also has 2mm tread... 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread... 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2026 170,538 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracked and perished and also has 2mm tread... 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread... 205/45r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 22 Jul 2025 151,300 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 22 Jul 2025 151,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jul 2024 133,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 133,585 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake has no reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre cracking over tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 115,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2023 115,473 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working 2 x 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb fitted 477 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working 501 fitted (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cut in central tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,400 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 94,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam 477 fitted (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 74,917 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 74,917 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 60,645 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2020 60,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 53,721 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 48,460 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 37,687 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)

Fail 25 May 2017 37,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GD14 PLJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GD14 PLJ, 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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GD14 PLJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 June 2014.

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