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YR14 VHL

2014 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2014 Skoda Fabia45,633 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR14 VHL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 139,525 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2025 139,525 miles

Exhaust system insecure centre exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 122,198 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED.

Fail 24 Sep 2024 122,198 miles

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

BOTH REAR SHOCKERS CORRODED.

Pass 25 Sep 2023 108,398 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2023 108,398 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 93,459 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 78,757 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 70,865 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 55,164 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 39,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 29,420 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 29,420 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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YR14 VHL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YR14 VHL, 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 YR14 VHL registered?

YR14 VHL is a 2014 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 4 April 2014.

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