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AJ61 GZP

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,834 mi
Last recorded94,834 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GZP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2025 94,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight damage to nearside body

Pass 7 Feb 2024 83,426 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 76,440 miles

Central Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 76,440 miles

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

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

Central Front engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 10 Feb 2022 69,760 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 64,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,899 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 59,891 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 53,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 47,774 miles

front tyres slight wear on edges,brake discs wearing

Pass 11 Jan 2017 43,717 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jan 2016 39,075 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 30,691 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 30,676 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 GZP 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 78.6%.

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 GZP, 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 GZP registered?

AJ61 GZP is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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