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X23 ALR

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

46,157 mi
Last recorded46,157 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX23 ALR
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 46,157 miles

exhaust rear box corrosion to outer split but not blowing

Pass 3 Oct 2024 44,387 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 2 Oct 2024 44,383 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 42,993 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 42,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 41,077 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 39,178 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 36,099 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn and perished and cracking inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 32,633 miles

Front brake discs inner surfaces becoming worn

Front number plate damaged

Nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 6 Oct 2018 25,942 miles

Front number plate cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2017 20,977 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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X23 ALR is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 X23 ALR, 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 X23 ALR registered?

X23 ALR is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 8 October 2014.

Is X23 ALR safe to buy?

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