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SY14 OLJ

2014 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,229 mi
Last recorded135,229 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY14 OLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2026 135,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2026 133,723 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Covered with underseal (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 133,723 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Covered with underseal (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered with underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced covered with underseal (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 128,745 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 123,799 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

heat shield becoming insecure forward of rear axle

Pass 24 Apr 2023 118,303 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 118,303 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2022 113,332 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 107,761 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 98,322 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2020 98,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 84,680 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 68,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 53,127 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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SY14 OLJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY14 OLJ, 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 SY14 OLJ registered?

SY14 OLJ is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 March 2014.

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