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AO12 MOF

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,458 mi
Last recorded115,458 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 115,458 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear exhaust Backbox outer skin corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most Bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 108,492 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 103,438 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2023 103,438 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2022 99,141 miles

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2021 96,055 miles

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

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 96,055 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm & Inner edge worn & cut but not down to cords. 205/40/17 84W Firestone (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm & cut but not down to cords. 205/40/17 84W Falken (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,405 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,405 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 205/40/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2019 88,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,072 miles

N/s/r shock cover loose

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust section outer skin corroded / not blowing

Pass 22 Dec 2017 75,575 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2017 75,574 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 72,922 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 57,208 miles

drivers wiper blade deteriorating

windscreen cracked

Pass 11 Apr 2015 37,197 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 MOF is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,199cc petrol 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 MOF, 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 MOF registered?

AO12 MOF is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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