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2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · GK61 AFA

GK61 AFA

2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 11 Feb 2012. Recorded mileage 146,895 miles. MOT expired on 08 Apr 2026.

Make & Model
SKODA FABIA
Year / Origin
2012 · Maidstone
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 08 Apr 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
146,895 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 08 Apr 2026
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2012
Engine
1598cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a high level of roadworthiness based on a consistent history of clean passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 10 April 2025 at 146,895 miles recorded no defects or advisories, indicating a stable maintenance trend where the previous owner has proactively addressed potential mechanical or safety issues before they reached a failure point at the testing centre. The mileage pattern aligns with typical usage for a fourteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between March 2024 and April 2025, where the car covered 21,555 miles in just thirteen months. In contrast, the period between July 2022 and April 2023 saw very low activity with only 1,385 miles recorded. Despite this fluctuation in annual mileage, the vehicle maintained a clean record, suggesting the drivetrain and structural components have handled the varying loads without significant degradation. Since the MOT record shows no recurring faults with suspension bushes, structural corrosion, or binding brakes, a physical inspection should focus on high-mileage wear items that MOT tests do not cover. A buyer should verify the condition of the shock absorbers and rubber arm bushings, as these often perish around the 140,000 mile mark. Given the recent surge in mileage, checking the clutch bite and the state of the timing belt is essential to ensure the mechanical health matches the clean digital history.
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GK61 AFA Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 10/04/2025
  • 146,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

GK61 AFA MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Nov 2026, 02:44
MOT Analysis

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4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Fabia (GK61 AFA) between July 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 14 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.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

GK61 AFA Mileage History

  1. 25/07/202297,798 mi
  2. 04/04/202399,183 mi+1,385 mi
  3. 28/03/2024125,340 mi+26,157 mi
  4. 10/04/2025146,895 mi+21,555 mi

Average of roughly 18,114 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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