2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · BD12 PHN
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 74,351 miles. MOT valid until 20 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,351 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BD12 PHN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/04/2026
- 74,351 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BD12 PHN 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 PHN) between March 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))”.
BD12 PHN Mileage History
- 28/03/202369,769 mi
- 09/04/202471,974 mi+2,205 mi
- 11/04/202573,511 mi+1,537 mi
- 13/04/202674,325 mi+814 mi
- 22/04/202674,351 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 1,493 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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