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AJ61 GZS

2012 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,727 mi
Last recorded164,727 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GZS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 164,727 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S and O/S Wearing inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S and O/S ()

Pass 8 Apr 2025 160,638 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2024 153,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2023 149,131 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 142,787 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 132,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2021 132,981 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 122,810 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 105,373 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 105,373 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2018 95,212 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 94,932 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,589 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,473 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 48,388 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 GZS is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AJ61 GZS, 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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AJ61 GZS is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 February 2012.

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