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AF12 XEU

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

46,008 mi
Last recorded46,008 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XEU
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,008 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin below 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and below 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 35,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing *Heavily cracked/perished* (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 24,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Deep cracking continuous around tread area, not yet to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 20,833 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 19,628 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front and n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Offside outer sill damaged

engine noisey when cold

Pass 11 Mar 2021 18,394 miles

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Fail 11 Mar 2021 18,394 miles

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

Offside Outer sill damaged

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 17,623 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 15,697 miles

covers over testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2018 13,621 miles

Offside Front wiper poor

covers over testable items

Pass 13 Mar 2017 11,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Windscreen wiper blade ineffective /split

Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,916 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 7,535 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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AF12 XEU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 AF12 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

AF12 XEU is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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