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FD12 ZFW

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

54,474 mi
Last recorded54,474 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD12 ZFW
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc
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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 54,474 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 48,704 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 45,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2022 43,808 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 40,767 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 40,285 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 39,202 miles

Rear Lower Rear exhaust box slight corroded not affecting its function

Pass 30 Apr 2018 37,842 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 35,590 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 35,590 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 May 2016 32,775 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 29,458 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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FD12 ZFW is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FD12 ZFW, 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 FD12 ZFW registered?

FD12 ZFW is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 29 June 2012.

Is FD12 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD12 ZFW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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