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AO62 AVM

2012 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,436 mi
Last recorded127,436 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 AVM
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 127,436 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 122,154 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2024 122,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 16 Nov 2023 115,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake slightly imbalanced. It would appear that the braking system may require adjustment or repair. -Nearside lower reading

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and Offside ()

Pass 17 Nov 2022 107,416 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 99,313 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 92,050 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 92,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 84,522 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 76,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,362 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 62,014 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2016 62,014 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 55,288 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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AO62 AVM is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,197cc petrol 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 AO62 AVM, 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 AO62 AVM registered?

AO62 AVM is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 7 September 2012.

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