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SM63 LXS

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,282 mi
Last recorded72,282 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM63 LXS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 72,282 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 65,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 65,504 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 63,988 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 62,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2023 62,765 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2022 56,066 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 48,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2021 48,913 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205-40-17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet latch on bonnet stiff

Pass 24 Jan 2020 44,051 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 35,512 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 29,245 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2018 29,245 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 21,534 miles

Oil leak around sump area ()

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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SM63 LXS is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SM63 LXS, 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 SM63 LXS registered?

SM63 LXS is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 January 2014.

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