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AV12 XBS

2012 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,464 mi
Last recorded107,464 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XBS
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 107,464 miles
Fail 16 May 2026 107,464 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective cant be checked seat full of items (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 17 May 2025 102,322 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front

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

Fail 17 May 2025 102,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side front

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

Pass 27 May 2024 100,333 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 12 May 2023 98,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 12 May 2023 98,023 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 May 2022 94,622 miles

EML on at beginning of test went out during test

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both fronts (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 May 2021 92,093 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

TPMS light on

Pass 29 May 2020 87,603 miles

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

nsf daytime running light inoperative

rear exhaust heatshield loose but still considered secure

Pass 21 May 2019 79,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 69,397 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 69,336 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 61,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 50,436 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 38,106 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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AV12 XBS is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,199cc diesel 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 AV12 XBS, 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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AV12 XBS is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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