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AF61 SBU

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,682 mi
Last recorded29,682 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF61 SBU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 29,682 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2025 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 29,661 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 29,083 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 29,083 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 28,149 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2022 26,707 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 25,190 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 23,470 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2020 23,460 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 21,461 miles

Front Lower under trays fitted unable to check for oil leaks

Pass 9 Jan 2018 19,089 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 17,264 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 15,173 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 27 Jan 2015 12,015 miles

cut in nsr tyre tread but not greater than 25mm, although deep enough to reach ply or cords.

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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AF61 SBU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 55,784 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 AF61 SBU, 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 14 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF61 SBU registered?

AF61 SBU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is AF61 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF61 SBU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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