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AV12 XCU

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,742 mi
Last recorded92,742 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 XCU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 92,742 miles

emissions to low to read / sill x under covers fitted / chip on screen

Fail 24 Jun 2026 92,742 miles

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

emissions to low to read / sill x under covers fitted / chip on screen

Pass 16 Jun 2025 91,365 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2025 91,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2024 90,046 miles

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

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

under covers fitted / o/s/f tyre 3mm

Pass 13 Jun 2023 88,837 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 87,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output on dipped beam (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2021 86,279 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 86,279 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 85,014 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 82,719 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 80,446 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 78,641 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' small chip (8.3.1a)

rear brakes, some uneven brakeing effort at this time not considered excessive

Pass 11 Jun 2016 69,921 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 3mm 3mm inner shoulder very uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 55,836 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 XCU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel 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 AV12 XCU, 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 XCU registered?

AV12 XCU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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