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SM14 VSV

2014 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,619 mi
Last recorded72,619 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM14 VSV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 72,619 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front disc corroded both side

parking brake lever has slight travel

Pass 23 Aug 2024 69,635 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2024 69,633 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface rear lights tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 64,160 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 59,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust modified

raised digits on number plates

uprated springs fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2021 54,124 miles

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 54,124 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer driveshaft cv boot slightly deteriorated but preventing ingress of dirt

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 51,396 miles

exhaust back box - outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2019 43,870 miles

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Fail 24 Jul 2019 43,864 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust outer shield corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2018 34,418 miles

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

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

exhaust centre clamp corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2017 25,191 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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SM14 VSV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,197cc 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 SM14 VSV, 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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SM14 VSV is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 July 2014.

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