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GL14 VYK

2014 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,251 mi
Last recorded62,251 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 VYK
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 62,251 miles

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured In engine bay (Aftermarket tuning box and wiring) (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine coolant below minimum level

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 62,251 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Inner brake pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has long travel, requirements only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Central Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured In engine bay (Aftermarket tuning box and wiring) (4.11 (a) (i))

Engine coolant below minimum level

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 62,231 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 40,168 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 30,268 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2022 23,066 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 21,687 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 20,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 19,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 19,063 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 6,860 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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GL14 VYK is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 GL14 VYK, 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 GL14 VYK registered?

GL14 VYK is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2014.

Is GL14 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL14 VYK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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