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AF12 YVH

2012 Skoda Fabia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,643 mi
Last recorded158,643 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YVH
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 158,643 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2026 158,624 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2025 144,989 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 134,579 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 134,436 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 May 2023 122,934 miles
Pass 11 May 2022 113,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust sleeve clamps are deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2021 103,461 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 97,526 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 89,711 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 83,499 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,339 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 41,548 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 YVH is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel 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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

AF12 YVH is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is AF12 YVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 YVH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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