2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · BD12 AEE
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2012. Recorded mileage 147,153 miles. MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 147,153 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 AEE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2026
- 147,153 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 AEE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Fabia (BD12 AEE) between September 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 27 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Steering (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 27 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BD12 AEE Mileage History
- 22/09/2022120,869 mi
- 15/09/2023125,206 mi+4,337 mi
- 23/08/2024128,961 mi+3,755 mi
- 18/09/2025140,246 mi+11,285 mi
- 16/09/2026147,153 mi+6,907 mi
Average of roughly 6,598 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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