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AX12 BUF

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,175 mi
Last recorded124,175 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX12 BUF
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 124,175 miles

Engine oil breather broken and leaking(upper area)

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose and insecure.

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2026 124,175 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Engine oil breather broken and leaking(upper area)

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield is loose and insecure.

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

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 116,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Split, grease escaping. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 109,163 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 109,163 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Brake binding

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 102,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 89,981 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear EXHAUST BACK BOX OUTER SKIN CORRODED

Pass 30 Jan 2021 78,455 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 69,356 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 69,356 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 60,419 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 58,636 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,267 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 49,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 34,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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AX12 BUF is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AX12 BUF, 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 AX12 BUF registered?

AX12 BUF is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 July 2012.

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