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BG12 MKC

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

143,690 mi
Last recorded143,690 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MKC
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 143,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 135,638 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 135,638 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall bulged - also obviously under-inflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2023 124,916 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,761 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2022 119,690 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 99,673 miles

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Fail 5 Aug 2021 99,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inside pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs pitted on inside

Pass 4 Aug 2020 74,698 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 52,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 50,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 45,508 miles

Both front tyres worn excessively low on inner and outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 40,311 miles

both rear tyres stepped

front number plate damaged

under tray fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 35,458 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall

Pass 24 Apr 2015 30,245 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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BG12 MKC 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 BG12 MKC, 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 BG12 MKC registered?

BG12 MKC is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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