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BF12 MGJ

2012 Skoda Fabia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,798 mi
Last recorded149,798 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 MGJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 149,798 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 138,979 miles

Sound deadening material not fully secure bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 138,979 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

Sound deadening material not fully secure bulkhead (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,324 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2023 114,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 114,846 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 103,162 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 92,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 82,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 May 2018 76,038 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2018 76,009 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight wear inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 May 2017 63,507 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 51,791 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cut/damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Apr 2016 51,790 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre inner side wall cut/damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Mar 2015 37,138 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

Fail 12 Mar 2015 37,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant low

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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BF12 MGJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BF12 MGJ, 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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BF12 MGJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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