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HJ12 VPO

2012 Skoda Fabia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,521 mi
Last recorded102,521 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Fabia55,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 VPO
MakeSkoda
ModelFabia
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 102,521 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner gearbox bearing has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Apr 2026 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner gearbox bearing has slight play

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Mar 2025 98,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2025 98,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Coolant below minimum

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive Driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Apr 2024 94,679 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 90,169 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 84,986 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 80,787 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 80,787 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 75,374 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,270 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,992 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 48,940 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,421 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 28,917 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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HJ12 VPO is a 2012 Skoda Fabia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HJ12 VPO, 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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HJ12 VPO is a 2012 Skoda Fabia, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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