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VX14 OVU

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

126,694 mi
Last recorded126,694 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX14 OVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 126,694 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 116,762 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 104,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,644 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 96,644 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake fluid leaking from n/s/r brake drum (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2022 88,277 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 77,128 miles

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

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

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2020 69,639 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 57,124 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 45,419 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 32,288 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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VX14 OVU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VX14 OVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VX14 OVU registered?

VX14 OVU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 1 March 2014.

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The MOT history for VX14 OVU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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