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R31 BLP

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

51,593 mi
Last recorded51,593 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 BLP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 51,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust sleeve clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 50,912 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2024 50,343 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 49,129 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 47,642 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 46,193 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 44,794 miles
Fail 6 May 2020 44,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 42,430 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 42,430 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 37,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 33,074 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 33,074 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 26,226 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2017 26,226 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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R31 BLP is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R31 BLP, 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 R31 BLP registered?

R31 BLP is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 18 January 2014.

Is R31 BLP safe to buy?

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