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VX64 VAU

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,183 mi
Last recorded142,183 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX64 VAU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 142,183 miles

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Aug 2024 130,024 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2023 119,069 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Aug 2023 118,671 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose Corroded. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 104,849 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2022 104,758 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2021 90,688 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2021 90,688 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 78,405 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 66,973 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

cuts in n/s/f tyrewall

Fail 8 Sep 2018 52,781 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

cuts in n/s/f tyrewall

Pass 9 Sep 2017 35,946 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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VX64 VAU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VX64 VAU, 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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VX64 VAU is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 September 2014.

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