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YM14 XKB

2014 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

88,704 mi
Last recorded88,704 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM14 XKB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 88,704 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2025 85,900 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2025 85,900 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 81,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Sep 2024 81,472 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,272 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 76,269 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2022 71,192 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 71,188 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 65,891 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 64,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 54,568 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 54,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 8 Sep 2018 41,395 miles

2x Rear Tyres wearing low, close to failure limit

Exhaust Corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2018 41,391 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2x Rear Tyres wearing low, close to failure limit

Brake Fluid below max

Exhaust Corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,798 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 25,798 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XKB is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YM14 XKB, 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 XKB is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 24 August 2014.

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