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AV12 XBZ

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

46,458 mi
Last recorded46,458 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 46,458 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH SEPARATING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing PERISHED TREADS 2019 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED / CRACKED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2025 45,440 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light DAMAGED / CRACKED (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 44,431 miles

Exhaust rear silencer outer skin corroded/ peeling away

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost bush starting to separate from arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Light cluster cracked/damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,269 miles

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

Offside Rear (light cluster damaged)

Rear (exhaust corroded)

Pass 25 May 2022 42,424 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 May 2022 42,424 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 41,500 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 41,496 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,914 miles

SLIGHT NOISE FROM OSF WHEEL WHEN ROTATED

Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,841 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 37,841 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,904 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 30,493 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 28,415 miles

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Fail 17 Jun 2016 28,415 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively DAMAGED (8.2.2)

UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Jun 2015 25,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2015 25,133 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 XBZ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 XBZ, 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 AV12 XBZ registered?

AV12 XBZ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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