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6138 EH

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,764 mi
Last recorded50,764 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration6138 EH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 50,764 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 49,917 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 48,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2023 48,434 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2022 46,546 miles

secondary bonnet catch seizing

Fail 2 Aug 2022 46,546 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

secondary bonnet catch seizing

Pass 6 Aug 2021 43,730 miles

secondary bonnet catch defective

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated/corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Aug 2020 42,117 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 40,705 miles

Rear both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Jul 2018 37,499 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,310 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

outer skin on back box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2016 29,362 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 23,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 14 Aug 2015 23,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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6138 EH is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 6138 EH, 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 6138 EH registered?

6138 EH is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 17 September 2012.

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