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AK12 XTV

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

166,022 mi
Last recorded166,022 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 XTV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 166,022 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 162,535 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 162,532 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 155,419 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 144,215 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2022 132,329 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2021 122,039 miles

exhaust silencer outer casing starting to corrode and peel away

Fail 9 Apr 2021 122,039 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

exhaust silencer outer casing starting to corrode and peel away

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,346 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 93,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 78,237 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner-back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 May 2016 49,430 miles

Items removed from drivers view prior to test

Lower under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and offside front lipped (3.5.1i)

Reset internal headlamp aim beam adjuster

Pass 12 May 2015 36,582 miles

Both rear tyres cracked/perished & close to the legal limit.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 XTV is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

AK12 XTV is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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