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AK12 VXE

2012 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,341 mi
Last recorded94,341 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 94,341 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust Rear box is corroded / outer skin flaking off

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Slight play in steering rack and front track rod ends

Pass 13 Nov 2024 92,642 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

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

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

Slight play in steering rack and front track rod ends

Pass 15 Nov 2023 90,006 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 86,484 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arms, rear bushes (Both sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Nov 2021 82,580 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Nearside Front 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))

Slight play in the front anti roll bar links & suspension arms bushes

Pass 4 Nov 2020 77,782 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished / Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 77,782 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Hand brake lever has very little reserve travel left

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished / Cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 73,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 64,230 miles

Front headlamps set to continental no kick up

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Pass 8 Nov 2017 55,475 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 55,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 46,950 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 46,950 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 30,618 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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AK12 VXE is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Blue 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 AK12 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

AK12 VXE is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is AK12 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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