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AO12 GWV

2012 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,396 mi
Last recorded121,396 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 GWV
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 121,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 118,428 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 110,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Handbrake performance low

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Mar 2024 110,513 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen glass slightly damaged

Nearside Handbrake performance low

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Mar 2023 103,428 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 94,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Mar 2021 83,352 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Mar 2020 76,043 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,239 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Fail 5 Mar 2019 67,225 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust centre clamp corroded broken

Nearside front driving lamp not lighting

Nearside rear shock absorber shroud detached

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Feb 2018 59,206 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre s;lightley damaged on sidewall

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 51,987 miles

Both front tyres slightly cut on outer sidewalls

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2017 51,987 miles

Both front tyres slightly cut on outer sidewalls

Both rear tyres slightly perished

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 44,172 miles

Offside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Fail 9 Mar 2016 44,156 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2015 35,277 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 GWV is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO12 GWV, 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 GWV registered?

AO12 GWV is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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