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OV14 GZB

2014 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,001 mi
Last recorded143,001 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV14 GZB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 143,001 miles

Nearside Front mirror casing missing/broken

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated leaking grease (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 132,898 miles

Rear Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Nov 2023 120,502 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

center exhaust clamps corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2022 115,043 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view glass broken (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel low reading (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure perishing and cord showing on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play in rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 109,113 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2020 100,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 90,214 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 83,603 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 72,472 miles

clean lean burn engine

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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OV14 GZB is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OV14 GZB, 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 OV14 GZB registered?

OV14 GZB is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2014.

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