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MJ14 ZTE

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

192,942 mi
Last recorded192,942 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ14 ZTE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 192,942 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease at inner end of boot but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2026 192,941 miles

Front Outer Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Seeping grease at inner end of boot but preventing the ingress of dirt at time of test (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Deep cut to inner edge of tyre tread but unable to see cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 192,935 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam Will flash but wont work continuously (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle ABS wire unsecured and fouling tyre (5.2.3 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Feb 2025 178,748 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 29 Jan 2025 178,617 miles

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

Central Exhaust silencer insecure and front (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Feb 2024 166,351 miles

Nearside Front Door mirror glass broken but showing clear image

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 166,342 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Door mirror glass broken but showing clear image

Offside Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test mobile 'phone mount (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 146,586 miles

Nearside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Fail 30 Jan 2023 146,559 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear BUMPER DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jan 2022 131,399 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2022 131,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 116,519 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 110,095 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2019 104,985 miles

park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 16 Mar 2018 96,317 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 96,317 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 77,344 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seats down not allowing inspection of seat belts

UNEVEN application of rear brakes

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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MJ14 ZTE is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ14 ZTE, 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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MJ14 ZTE is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 June 2014.

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