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BG12 MKN

2012 Skoda Fabia

Silver Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,890 mi
Last recorded107,890 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MKN
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 107,890 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2025 107,890 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 97,124 miles

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

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

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside rear position lamp slightly damaged with tape on

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2023 85,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 75,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 70,900 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,792 miles

Exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Hand brake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside outer CV boot weeping lube

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 64,271 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to come adrift.

Both front tyres cracking on the inner and outer tread areas.

Both front tyres wearing low on the inner and outer tread areas.

Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Nearside outer cv gaiter would appear to of been weeping grease, no damage noticed at time of test.

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,048 miles

Nearside outer CV boot slightly weeping from the outer clip

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 55,043 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 55,043 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 51,111 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 41,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2015 41,563 miles

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

O/side front tyre worn on inner tread

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 MKN is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,199cc petrol 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 BG12 MKN, 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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BG12 MKN is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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