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BG12 VFA

2012 Skoda Fabia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,590 mi
Last recorded121,590 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 VFA
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 121,590 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2024 94,067 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 94,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 67,265 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 60,626 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 53,976 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 53,976 miles

Front Position lamp not working both side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 47,658 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 47,658 miles

Front Position lamp not working both Side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Dec 2019 42,183 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 33,663 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 33,662 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 27,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 18,107 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 15,673 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 11,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VFA is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFA, 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 VFA registered?

BG12 VFA is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for BG12 VFA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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