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AF12 XET

2012 Skoda Fabia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,084 mi
Last recorded88,084 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XET
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 88,084 miles

Nearside Front wind screen has small two chips on nearside

Pass 25 Jun 2025 80,220 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2025 80,220 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2024 69,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 60,263 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 54,098 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 50,891 miles

emissions to clean to test

Pass 1 Jul 2020 50,062 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 50,062 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts on outer wall. Worn inner edge. Perished and cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 47,515 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre stepped low and out of shape inner

Fail 2 Apr 2019 47,515 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre stepped low and out of shape inner

Pass 4 Apr 2018 41,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Miss Shaped

Offside Rear Deep Cut In Tyre

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Miss Shaped

Fail 4 Apr 2018 41,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Miss Shaped

Offside Rear Deep Cut In Tyre

Offside Rear Tyre Inner Edge Miss Shaped

Pass 5 Apr 2017 36,076 miles

Nearside and offside headlamps, beam masks/ converters fitted.

Pass 6 Apr 2016 30,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has Hi-Low spots on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has Hi-Low spots on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in tread deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 6 Apr 2016 30,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear tyre has Hi-Low spots on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has Hi-Low spots on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has cuts in tread deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 9 Mar 2015 21,908 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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AF12 XET is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XET, 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 AF12 XET registered?

AF12 XET is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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