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BF62 BVU

2012 Skoda Fabia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,695 mi
Last recorded91,695 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BVU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 91,695 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 13 May 2024 84,916 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 77,408 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 12 May 2022 70,179 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 17 May 2021 62,701 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 62,701 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2020 57,256 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2020 57,255 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 49,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 41,414 miles

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

uneven tread wear to offside rear

Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,125 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 25,458 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 25,458 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 23,756 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & cuts in sidewall (4.1.E.1)

cuts in o/s/f tyre sidewall

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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BF62 BVU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BF62 BVU, 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 BF62 BVU registered?

BF62 BVU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 11 October 2012.

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