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AK12 LHG

2012 Skoda Fabia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,034 mi
Last recorded119,034 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LHG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 119,034 miles

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

Exhaust rear box corroded

Nearside Front Lower 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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2025 100,700 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 97,584 miles

Front front wiper blades a little smeary

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2024 97,557 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction eml, glow plug and dpf lights on dash (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump on the inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front wiper blades a little smeary

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

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

Rear exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips in the screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 97,548 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 94,283 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 90,143 miles

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

windscreen chipped o.k at present

Fail 5 Mar 2021 90,143 miles

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

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

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

windscreen chipped o.k at present

Pass 3 Feb 2020 86,120 miles

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

Nearside headlight inner mounting broken still secure enough for test at present

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

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

chip in windscren

Pass 30 Jan 2019 81,330 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2019 81,330 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 75,314 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 66,276 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable is swollen outer casing movement ok

Pass 27 Feb 2016 56,622 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 56,621 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 50,175 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AK12 LHG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AK12 LHG, 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 AK12 LHG registered?

AK12 LHG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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