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SA56 ROS

2014 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,369 mi
Last recorded121,369 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA56 ROS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 121,369 miles

advise o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

advise rear axle corroded but not excessive

advise rear boot floor corroded but not holed or excessive

advise slight play o/s n/s front steering tie rod ends

Pass 15 Apr 2025 118,469 miles

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

advise parts of o/s n/s rear chassis corroded but not excessive

advise rear axle corroded but not excessive

advise slight play n/s/f steering tie rod end

advise very slight play o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 19 Apr 2024 115,425 miles

advise o/s n/s front tyres worn on inside edges

advise o/s/f steering tie rod end has slight play

advise slight play n/s/f lower ball joint advise to replace

Pass 21 Apr 2023 111,822 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 98,727 miles

Rear exhaust poor

Fail 22 Feb 2022 98,726 miles

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

Central Exhaust system insecure sleeve clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Rear exhaust poor

Pass 9 Mar 2021 85,099 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 20 Feb 2020 76,633 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 76,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 62,904 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2019 62,904 miles

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

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2018 52,332 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 38,967 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2017 38,967 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

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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SA56 ROS is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SA56 ROS, 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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SA56 ROS is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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