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GL14 XHC

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,133 mi
Last recorded71,133 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL14 XHC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 71,133 miles

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2025 66,333 miles

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

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

Fail 21 May 2025 66,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2024 60,656 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2024 61,607 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2023 55,524 miles

Central Front Upper Air con condenser damaged

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slight corrosion

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 55,524 miles

Central Front Upper Air con condenser damaged

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust silencer slight corrosion

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 48,712 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 44,884 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 41,964 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 38,044 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,777 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 33,777 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 28,663 miles

Front tyres getting low

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 XHC is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red 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 XHC, 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 XHC registered?

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

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