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YB14 JAO

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

69,121 mi
Last recorded69,121 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB14 JAO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 69,121 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 65,061 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2024 65,061 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2023 59,404 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens is cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 59,404 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Lens is cracked. (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 55,141 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 47,432 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2020 45,096 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 45,095 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on inside edge. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 43,777 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 38,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 29,612 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 27,439 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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YB14 JAO is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol 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 YB14 JAO, 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 YB14 JAO registered?

YB14 JAO is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 July 2014.

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The MOT history for YB14 JAO 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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