2014 Skoda Fabia · 48,317 MOT tests
2014 Skoda Fabia reliability
2014 Skoda Fabias fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Fabia years (48,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 23.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 6% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 57,715
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 48,317
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: brakes, 6.2% of tests fail here (21% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: suspension, 23% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics7.2%
- Tyres6.4%
- Brakes6.2%
- Suspension5.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.67%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.06%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.87%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Position lamp not working 1.55%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.5%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Service brake excessively binding 1.46%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.29%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.19%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (8.78%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.34%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.81%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.3%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2014 Skoda Fabias fail 23.6% of first MOT tests, 6% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 4 of 22 Fabia years (48,317 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.67% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.06% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (1.87% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Skoda Fabia shows 57,715 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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