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AO12 XAF

2012 Skoda Fabia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2024
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,943 mi
Last recorded119,943 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XAF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 119,943 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 112,542 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2022 111,111 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2022 111,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 87,168 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, inner edges on secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2020 87,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars, inner edges on secondary rubber (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust back box outer shield corroded

Pass 2 May 2019 59,489 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2019 59,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,909 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 31,548 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2017 31,548 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 21,460 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 17,012 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 12,665 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edge raised tread

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 XAF is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XAF, 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 XAF registered?

AO12 XAF is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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