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AJ12 BYO

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,742 mi
Last recorded71,742 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BYO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 71,742 miles

Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2025 71,724 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust Silencer Outer Skin Corroded

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 65,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 13 Dec 2023 57,932 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front brake discs rusted on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 51,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outside sidewall kerb damage but not to cord. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 43,553 miles

Rear tyres distorted inner treads

Pass 14 Dec 2020 37,821 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 37,819 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s and n/s tyres cuts/splits in sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Adjusted to pass (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 32,066 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 23,500 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 21,807 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 19,212 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 13,133 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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AJ12 BYO is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 BYO, 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 AJ12 BYO registered?

AJ12 BYO is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is AJ12 BYO safe to buy?

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