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YM14 VLD

2014 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,517 mi
Last recorded69,517 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 VLD
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 69,517 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some testable underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2024 64,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box outer casing rusting off

Rear both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

under covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 28 Aug 2024 64,121 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear back box outer casing rusting off

Rear both shock absorbers outer casings corroded

under covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 25 Jul 2023 58,910 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust outer skin detereorated

under trays fitted obscuring some testable underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2022 51,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Outer exhaust skin detereorated

Fail 28 Jul 2022 51,017 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

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

Offside Rear shock absorber outer casing corroded

Rear Outer exhaust skin detereorated

Pass 25 Sep 2021 47,844 miles

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

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Fail 25 Sep 2021 47,844 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted obscuring the inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,510 miles

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

Rear exhaust box outer skin detereorated

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jul 2019 36,829 miles

damp around 2x rear blead nipples but unable to see fluid leaking

exhaust outer skin badly corroded

front bottom arm rear bushes starting to perish

front brake discs lipped and corroded

sensor unfixed behind rear bumper possibly reverse sensor

Pass 7 Aug 2018 26,600 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 16,458 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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YM14 VLD is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YM14 VLD, 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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YM14 VLD is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 August 2014.

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