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A12 HGT

2009 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

156,404 mi
Last recorded156,404 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Fabia57,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 HGT
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 156,404 miles

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

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

Nearside Front side wing damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i

Fail 4 May 2026 156,333 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front side wing damaged

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear bumper damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i

Pass 10 Jun 2025 145,078 miles

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

Front windscreen stone chip

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 143,515 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2023 140,026 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2023 140,026 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Middle clamp broken. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,627 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2022 137,627 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 132,269 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Nov 2021 132,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Nov 2020 122,764 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 122,764 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 11 Oct 2019 112,980 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 102,841 miles

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

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

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 24 Oct 2018 102,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 28 Oct 2017 91,598 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2017 91,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 82,383 miles

rear tyers spliting on inner shoulders

Fail 6 Oct 2016 82,383 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working offside and nearside (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear tyers spliting on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Nov 2015 69,692 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge and split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play inner steering arm joint offside

Fail 3 Nov 2015 69,692 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge and split on inner sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play inner steering arm joint offside

Pass 24 Oct 2014 49,728 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 31,592 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 19,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 22 Oct 2012 19,428 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (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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A12 HGT is a 2009 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Fabia models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 57,441 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 A12 HGT, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Fabia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A12 HGT is a 2009 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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