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GL14 XGH

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

159,516 mi
Last recorded159,516 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 XGH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 159,516 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Gear stick stiff through gears

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 28 Nov 2024 149,390 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition throughout - not leaking

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

Parking brake - Minimum requirements only just met

Undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2024 149,390 miles

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

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

Exhaust system in poor condition throughout - not leaking

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing for full inspection of vehicle underside and brake pipes

Pass 1 Dec 2023 131,878 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel remaining Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 30 Nov 2023 131,878 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has limited reserve travel remaining Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 7 Dec 2022 100,671 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 100,651 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 63,280 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 40,962 miles

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

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 27,964 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 27,964 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 27,317 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,658 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside & offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 24,127 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 XGH 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 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 GL14 XGH, 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 XGH registered?

GL14 XGH is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 May 2014.

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