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AK61 ZFS

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

71,851 mi
Last recorded71,851 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK61 ZFS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 71,851 miles

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in front top shock mounts

Pass 1 Jul 2025 70,880 miles

play in front top shock mounts

Fail 1 Jul 2025 70,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 4 Jul 2024 66,307 miles

exhaust corroded

play in front top shock mounts

Pass 7 Jul 2023 64,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 64,172 miles

chips in screen

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2021 61,680 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2021 61,680 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2020 60,784 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 607,784 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 58,859 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres wearing low on inside edge 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 54,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 51,651 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 39,194 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both outer rear

Pass 23 Dec 2015 28,160 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 17,764 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 17,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK61 ZFS is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AK61 ZFS, 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 AK61 ZFS registered?

AK61 ZFS is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 3 January 2012.

Is AK61 ZFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK61 ZFS shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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