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GD14 PLX

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

141,394 mi
Last recorded141,394 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD14 PLX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 141,394 miles

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear EXHASAUST CORRODED BACK BOX

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2025 140,620 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases LEAK AT SLEEVE (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear LIGHT CLUSTER CRACKED

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE 3MM AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear EXHASAUST CORRODED BACK BOX

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 128,254 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 114,948 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 114,948 miles

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

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to osr fluid leak. (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1955515. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Exhaust corroded.

Exhaust mounting defective Sleeve corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear Light cluster cracked.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sump corroded.

Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,422 miles

Centre exhaust clamp corroded [not leaking exhaust emissions]

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

Near side rear tail lamp cracked [not impacting light efficiency]

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded [not leaking exhaust emissions]

Rear wiper smearing

Fail 23 Feb 2022 99,422 miles

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

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

Center exhaust clamp corroded [not leaking exhaust emissions]

Exhaust rear silencer corroded [not leaking exhaust emissions]

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper slightly smearing

Tail light lens slightly cracked cracked [not affecting function of lights]

Fail 22 Feb 2022 99,422 miles

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

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

Center exhaust clamp corroded [not leaking exhaust emissions]

Exhaust rear silencer corroded [not leaking exhaust emissions]

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge [worn on inner edge] (5.2.3 (e))

Rear wiper slightly smearing

Tail light lens slightly cracked cracked [not affecting function of lights]

Pass 26 Feb 2021 84,696 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 84,696 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 76,164 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 42,806 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 35,118 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 35,117 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 PLX is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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