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SJ14 MVW

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

235,520 mi
Last recorded235,520 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2024
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ14 MVW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2024 235,520 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comes with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comes with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 235,517 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement strut mount and bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comes with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comes with flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 230,975 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2023 230,974 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 208,377 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 208,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 183,359 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 167,375 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 136,628 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 107,710 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 79,823 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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SJ14 MVW is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ14 MVW, 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 SJ14 MVW registered?

SJ14 MVW is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 March 2014.

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