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HL04 OST

2014 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

72,560 mi
Last recorded72,560 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL04 OST
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 72,560 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Rusted and outer skin peeling exhaust box

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 65,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 65,528 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 58,622 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 54,653 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 38,929 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 38,165 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 32,051 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 22,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 16,139 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Aug 2017 16,139 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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HL04 OST is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in White 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 HL04 OST, 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 HL04 OST registered?

HL04 OST is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 5 August 2014.

Is HL04 OST safe to buy?

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