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SF14 VLJ

2014 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,526 mi
Last recorded98,526 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF14 VLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 98,526 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 92,617 miles

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Feb 2024 92,566 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle 70% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Jan 2023 84,255 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 72,672 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2022 72,672 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 60,372 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 60,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2020 48,103 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 37,587 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 22,753 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 8,196 miles

Offside Rear Moisture in lamp unit & incorrectly located. All lights working.

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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SF14 VLJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SF14 VLJ, 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 SF14 VLJ registered?

SF14 VLJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 March 2014.

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