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SB14 VTD

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,653 mi
Last recorded83,653 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 83,653 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 79,770 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 62,139 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2022 62,136 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 62,063 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 59,855 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 40,641 miles

Engine oil on minimum mark

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 7 Dec 2020 40,638 miles

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

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

Engine oil on minimum mark

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 12 Jun 2019 24,042 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2018 12,770 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 9,125 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 VTD is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VTD, 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 VTD registered?

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

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