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AO61 ZYA

2012 Skoda Fabia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

88,260 mi
Last recorded88,260 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 ZYA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 88,260 miles

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush becoming worn

Outer c/v boot at o/s cracking & weeping grease

Small blow on exhaust at flexi

Fail 27 Jul 2026 88,260 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Corrosion on rear exhaust box

Front suspension arm at o/s rear bush becoming worn

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

Outer c/v boot at o/s cracking & weeping grease

Pass 14 Aug 2025 79,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2023 75,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroding from connection to back box causing a blow and leak of gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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 12 Mar 2022 67,912 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 67,898 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 61,936 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 56,643 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,344 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 44,750 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 37,344 miles

Nearside Front SLIGHT TEAR REAR WISHBONE BUSH

Offside Front BRAKE DISC INNER FACE SLIGHT PITTING

Pass 16 Feb 2016 32,303 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 28,071 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 ZYA is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYA, 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 ZYA registered?

AO61 ZYA is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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