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388 GHY

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

35,988 mi
Last recorded35,988 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration388 GHY
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 35,988 miles

Front both front top mount has slight play

Fail 12 Feb 2026 35,985 miles

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

Front both front top mount has slight play

Pass 13 Feb 2025 30,174 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 28,042 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 24,426 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 21,749 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 17,880 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2020 17,028 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 15,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cut not to cords

Pass 13 Feb 2018 13,310 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 10,809 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,345 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,774 miles

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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388 GHY is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 388 GHY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of 388 GHY?

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What year was 388 GHY registered?

388 GHY is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 10 January 2012.

Is 388 GHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 388 GHY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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