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AP12 FVZ

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,572 mi
Last recorded99,572 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP12 FVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 99,572 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 93,188 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 78,746 miles

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

both rear brake pipes corroded

nsf and osr brakes binding

nsf tyre split in tread

osf tyre perished and split all around shoulders

rear exhaust box corroded

screen chipped

Pass 14 Jul 2022 77,015 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 75,544 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns rear brake pipes light corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 73,397 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both os and ns rear brake pipes slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 31 Jul 2019 70,097 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyres worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres light cracking through tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 20 Jul 2018 60,165 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front discs slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover and under trays fitted

zero emissions detected

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,639 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 38,415 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 27,356 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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AP12 FVZ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AP12 FVZ, 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 FVZ registered?

AP12 FVZ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 August 2012.

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