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SW14 ELU

2014 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,513 mi
Last recorded184,513 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW14 ELU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 184,513 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2025 169,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE 195/55/R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2024 153,294 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 May 2023 133,314 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 133,311 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2022 110,886 miles

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))

Rear HEAT SHIELD LOSE

Pass 12 May 2021 89,116 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 64,893 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2019 46,589 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 May 2019 46,589 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 May 2018 35,881 miles

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

all tyres perished and worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded and worn and pads appear low

Fail 8 May 2018 35,881 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

all tyres perished and worn on inner edges

front brake discs corroded and worn and pads appear low

Pass 23 May 2017 24,909 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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SW14 ELU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SW14 ELU, 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 SW14 ELU registered?

SW14 ELU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 May 2014.

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The MOT history for SW14 ELU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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