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SA14 LSY

2014 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2025
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

175,443 mi
Last recorded175,443 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA14 LSY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2025 175,443 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded High pressure at nearside inner wheel arch. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear at nearside rear, exhaust heat shield been contacting. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Fog and DRL not working

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All four low tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2024 168,590 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner joints have play. ()

Fail 14 Nov 2024 168,590 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper mounting worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Inner joints have play. ()

Pass 27 Nov 2023 155,581 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2023 155,581 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40w17 84 budget (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged side wall inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 138,561 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 134,534 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2022 134,532 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp rotted (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation service and park (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached wishbone rear bush separated (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 116,533 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 116,533 miles

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side L 87kgf R 21kgf (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 98,452 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective sleeve clamps corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 81,372 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 81,372 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment operates notch 7 to 12 (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 65,488 miles

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

Oil service light on

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 40,683 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 40,683 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SA14 LSY is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SA14 LSY, 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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SA14 LSY is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 April 2014.

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