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AK12 VXL

2012 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

95,529 mi
Last recorded95,529 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2025 95,529 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 95,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 91,650 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 91,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 75,708 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2023 75,708 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 70,497 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 67,131 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 60,118 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 52,988 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 44,954 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 35,971 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 35,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 28,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 19,182 miles

N/S/R tyre has a small cut in tread

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 VXL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

AK12 VXL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is AK12 VXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VXL shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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