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3 VXE

2012 Skoda Fabia

Black Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,045 mi
Last recorded67,045 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3 VXE
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 67,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,064 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 60,599 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2022 57,483 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2021 52,399 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 48,384 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 42,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

rear exhaust silencer

slight misting of oil on engine

Pass 3 Dec 2018 34,681 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 25,537 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Dec 2016 14,214 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 2,290 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 2,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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3 VXE is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Black with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 3 VXE, 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

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What year was 3 VXE registered?

3 VXE is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 December 2012.

Is 3 VXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 3 VXE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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