CarVerify

Free Car Check

AF12 OWJ

2012 Skoda Fabia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,676 mi
Last recorded82,676 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 OWJ
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 82,676 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2026 82,675 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 79,804 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 78,268 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2024 78,268 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 76,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 73,841 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slightly worn

Offside Front top mount slightly worn

Fail 20 Jun 2022 73,841 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp sleeve broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top mount slightly worn

Offside Front top mount slightly worn

Pass 29 Jun 2021 68,865 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2021 68,864 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 62,220 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 55,903 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges & on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges & on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 55,903 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f & n/s/f (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges & on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on both edges & on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f & n/s/f inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 46,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 39,234 miles

n/s/f bake binding slightly

Fail 30 Mar 2016 39,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s/f bake binding slightly

Pass 28 Apr 2015 31,997 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
Full Skoda Fabia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AF12 OWJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AF12 OWJ, 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 AF12 OWJ?

You can check the full history of AF12 OWJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AF12 OWJ registered?

AF12 OWJ is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AF12 OWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 OWJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF12 OWJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AF12 OWJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.