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BF62 BYC

2012 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

89,347 mi
Last recorded89,347 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF62 BYC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 89,347 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 86,844 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 84,362 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 81,402 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 81,399 miles

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 78,390 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 78,191 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 78,189 miles

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front and nearside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 76,819 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner faces worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2018 72,067 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 68,593 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 56,024 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 56,024 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2016 44,126 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 44,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 42,430 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Oct 2015 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 BYC is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BYC, 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 BYC registered?

BF62 BYC is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 6 October 2012.

Is BF62 BYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF62 BYC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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