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AJ61 BMU

2012 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

189,553 mi
Last recorded189,553 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 BMU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 189,553 miles

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2025 189,553 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner track control arm ball joint (drum stick) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

exhaust back box outer shell deteriorated

Pass 11 Dec 2024 182,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2024 182,743 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 174,858 miles

N/S/F tyre repaired in side wall

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Rear wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 165,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 165,328 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 151,869 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 143,359 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 143,185 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2019 131,387 miles

215/40/R17/87V. OF 6 OR 4 NR 7 NF 6mm.

Emissions too clean to record.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 131,258 miles

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

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

215/40/R17/87V. OF 6 OR 4 NR 7 NF 6mm.

Emissions too clean to record.

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 108,847 miles

Fronts 5mm. Rears 3mm.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 82,005 miles

205/40/R17/84V. Fronts 6mm. Rears 4mm.

Exhaust emissions too clean to measure.

Pass 12 Nov 2016 61,696 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 42,602 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 23,193 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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AJ61 BMU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AJ61 BMU, 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 AJ61 BMU registered?

AJ61 BMU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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