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SB14 VTA

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,241 mi
Last recorded100,241 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB14 VTA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2025 93,259 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 93,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 84,216 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 74,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 64,349 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 53,752 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,452 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 35,748 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 35,748 miles

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 23,919 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 15,455 miles

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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SB14 VTA is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SB14 VTA, 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 SB14 VTA registered?

SB14 VTA is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 June 2014.

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