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AO61 YVL

2012 Skoda Fabia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,280 mi
Last recorded212,280 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 YVL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 212,280 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2026 212,279 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 203,976 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 194,098 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured NSF & both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant tank leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 183,861 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 176,141 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 172,658 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 165,632 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 165,632 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 142,902 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 126,030 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 126,030 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 105,119 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2016 105,119 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 84,972 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 60,620 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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AO61 YVL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in White with a 1,390cc 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 AO61 YVL, 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 AO61 YVL registered?

AO61 YVL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 22 January 2012.

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