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AD61 VMG

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,391 mi
Last recorded113,391 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD61 VMG
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 113,391 miles

Offside Front Sun visor slight defect

Pass 19 Aug 2024 107,438 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 103,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 97,110 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 86,473 miles

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 86,470 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 80,403 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 72,555 miles

Coolant leak ()

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2018 61,969 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,184 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 47,184 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 28,471 miles

both rear direction indicators discoloured close to excessive

both rear tyres perished and cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2015 10,188 miles

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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AD61 VMG 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 84.6%.

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 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 AD61 VMG, 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 AD61 VMG?

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What year was AD61 VMG registered?

AD61 VMG is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 20 February 2012.

Is AD61 VMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD61 VMG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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