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AO12 TBY

2012 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

180,152 mi
Last recorded180,152 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 TBY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 180,152 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 174,134 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 158,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 154,976 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 152,327 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 152,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2020 149,395 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2020 149,394 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer casing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 138,930 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

emissions to clean for reading

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,010 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 97,634 miles

both rear tyres very close to fail out of shape split and 2 mm to 3mm tread depth

emmissions too clean for diesel test

Fail 19 Apr 2017 97,633 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres very close to fail out of shape split and 2 mm to 3mm tread depth

Pass 22 Apr 2016 79,350 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 61,457 miles

both front tyres very low on tread also perished with tread damage. advise replacement asap

Fail 9 Apr 2015 61,457 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both front tyres very low on tread also perished with tread damage. advise replacement asap

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 TBY is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 TBY, 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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AO12 TBY is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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