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AF12 XUL

2012 Skoda Fabia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

120,790 mi
Last recorded120,790 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XUL
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 120,790 miles

Brake pedal travel before operation

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,222 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 108,865 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 103,445 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 99,048 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 99,031 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2021 95,638 miles

Exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2020 94,284 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 90,234 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 79,165 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2017 66,981 miles

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2016 57,224 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 47,175 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 XUL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XUL, 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 XUL registered?

AF12 XUL is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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