2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · BF12 KYK
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 97,684 miles. MOT valid until 04 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BF12 KYK Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/07/2026
- 97,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BF12 KYK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Fabia (BF12 KYK) between February 2015 and July 2026.
The record contains 12 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 02 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (13 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 39 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”.
BF12 KYK Mileage History
- 20/02/201529,525 mi
- 19/02/201639,033 mi+9,508 mi
- 17/02/201746,406 mi+7,373 mi
- 23/02/201854,109 mi+7,703 mi
- 23/02/201854,109 mi
- 26/02/201962,812 mi+8,703 mi
- 01/03/201962,933 mi+121 mi
- 24/02/202069,660 mi+6,727 mi
- 06/07/202173,975 mi+4,315 mi
- 05/07/202281,234 mi+7,259 mi
- 12/06/202385,135 mi+3,901 mi
- 12/06/202385,135 mi
- 25/06/202488,972 mi+3,837 mi
- 04/07/202593,170 mi+4,198 mi
- 01/07/202697,681 mi+4,511 mi
- 02/07/202697,684 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 5,999 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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