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A7 TEP

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

101,269 mi
Last recorded101,269 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 TEP
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 101,269 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 101,269 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner section bald (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 90,696 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 90,695 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 11 Aug 2023 80,244 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 72,118 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 72,117 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 64,276 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2021 64,276 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,393 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 58,393 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn heavily on inner edge @ 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,655 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 34,846 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,194 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,671 miles

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

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

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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A7 TEP is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 A7 TEP, 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 A7 TEP registered?

A7 TEP is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is A7 TEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 TEP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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