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SBF 3

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,992 mi
Last recorded130,992 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBF 3
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 130,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread is starting to split on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has several small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2026 130,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush is split and separated and has excessive movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and tread is starting to split on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine has an oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Has several small chips. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 121,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2025 121,107 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,778 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust box cover corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2023 103,583 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Aug 2023 103,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut inside edge + worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Aug 2022 92,534 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 92,503 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2021 80,887 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended drivers seat belt (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 73,677 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 66,992 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 59,951 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 59,950 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SBF 3 is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SBF 3, 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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SBF 3 is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2014.

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