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AO12 FHB

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FHB
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 106,146 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Jan 2025 96,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both footbrake and handbrake require adjustment (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Feb 2024 87,713 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2024 87,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 78,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 69,453 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 61,881 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush starting crack/split at edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/splitting, (close to cords) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone bush starting crack/split at edges (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall cracking/splitting, (close to cords) 205/40 ZR17 84w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre outer side wall has a cut, inner wall starting to crack.205/40 ZR17 84w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 49,742 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 37,443 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 27,623 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 12,982 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 10,766 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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AO12 FHB is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 AO12 FHB, 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 AO12 FHB registered?

AO12 FHB is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AO12 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO12 FHB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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