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AJ12 VTU

2012 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,145 mi
Last recorded88,145 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 VTU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 88,145 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2026 88,140 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,183 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 77,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak sleeve center section (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 77,182 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested brake bind (1.2.1 (g))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to check rear tyres and wheel bearings due to brake bind

Pass 12 Jul 2023 76,675 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear box skin corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2023 76,675 miles

Front Position lamp not working n/s & o/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust rear box skin corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2022 72,100 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin cracked and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 72,099 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge 205/40r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases outer skin cracked and peeling (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2021 63,970 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2021 63,968 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,373 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 44,429 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 34,273 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 28,084 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 20,861 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 15,689 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 VTU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AJ12 VTU, 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 VTU registered?

AJ12 VTU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 23 August 2012.

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