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AJ61 GZX

2012 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

148,539 mi
Last recorded148,539 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 GZX
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 148,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant level below minimum mark

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge,3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 148,539 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant level below minimum mark

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn close to legal limit/worn on edge,3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 138,409 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 128,573 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 128,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 118,738 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,398 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Feb 2021 96,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 90,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 84,020 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 75,394 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 63,551 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 50,728 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 40,273 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 40,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 39,817 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 GZX is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AJ61 GZX, 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 GZX is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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