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SE53 VKS

2014 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,365 mi
Last recorded58,365 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE53 VKS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 58,365 miles

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

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))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 58,365 miles

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

Central Front parking brake lever has little reserve travel

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

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 2 May 2025 54,444 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2025 54,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2024 48,337 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 48,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside front daytime running light not working

Nearside rear tyre been driven on flat

Pass 21 Sep 2023 42,334 miles

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

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

Pass 24 Sep 2022 33,350 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight misting (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

Fail 24 Sep 2022 33,350 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust clamp (one strap snapped) (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded slight misting (2.1.5 (g) (i))

exhaust backbox outer skin peeling

Pass 27 Aug 2021 29,050 miles

Exhaust corroded and rear section delaminating (NOT blowing)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener on int. mirror ()

Nearside Headlamp has very slight damage to lens.(No sharp edges & not affecting beam)

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Light scratches right of center of windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 24,981 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 20,706 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 17,703 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 17,703 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 13,681 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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SE53 VKS is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SE53 VKS, 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 SE53 VKS registered?

SE53 VKS is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2014.

Is SE53 VKS safe to buy?

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