2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · DA62 BLF
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 85,775 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 85,775 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DA62 BLF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 85,775 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
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DA62 BLF 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 (DA62 BLF) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter split open (5.3.4 ”; “Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall 205 45 16 (5.2.3 (d)”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”.
DA62 BLF Mileage History
- 16/10/202369,929 mi
- 17/10/202477,167 mi+7,238 mi
- 18/10/202477,168 mi+1 mi
- 16/10/202585,773 mi+8,605 mi
- 16/10/202585,775 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,917 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Fabia Mk2
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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