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AP12 DYG

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,846 mi
Last recorded98,846 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 DYG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 98,846 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 88,039 miles

Offside Front Upper Small stone chip in windscreen

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

Fail 12 May 2025 88,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Small stone chip in windscreen

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

Pass 15 May 2024 75,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 May 2024 75,880 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 72,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield not fully secure

Fail 31 Aug 2023 72,113 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material sections of all metal pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield not fully secure

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 63,549 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 55,541 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2020 50,109 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 43,054 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 37,071 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 31,197 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,202 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 16,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AP12 DYG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AP12 DYG, 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 AP12 DYG registered?

AP12 DYG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 25 July 2012.

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