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MA14 GWL

2014 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,830 mi
Last recorded107,830 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA14 GWL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 107,830 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 96,785 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 27 Dec 2024 96,785 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 84,354 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 72,778 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 58,984 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 49,212 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2019 41,871 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 34,083 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 34,083 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2017 26,507 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 20,615 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 20,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8mm centre tread (4.1.E.1)

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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MA14 GWL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MA14 GWL, 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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MA14 GWL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2014.

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