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AV12 XCJ

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

107,465 mi
Last recorded107,465 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 107,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Handbrake travel a little high

NS handbrake cable deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Inner track rod arm ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nail in tyre, not repairable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Wipers smearing

Pass 25 Nov 2024 101,162 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside excessive (needs attention) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (205/40x17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2023 95,156 miles

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint (S) Nearside excessive NEEDS ATTENTION)

Fail 8 Dec 2023 95,156 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust backbox deteriorated

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint (S) Nearside excessive NEEDS ATTENTION)

Pass 3 Dec 2022 88,484 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(S)

Pass 1 Dec 2021 83,275 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 76,477 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner rear bushes starting to de-laminate

Emissions too low to register

Wear noted on both front brake disc, pads approx 70% worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 64,871 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 57,079 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,801 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 48,801 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 39,567 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 30,866 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 XCJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 AV12 XCJ, 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 XCJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 June 2012.

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