2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · HN62 FTA
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 27 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 131,537 miles. MOT valid until 29 Oct 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 131,537 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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HN62 FTA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/10/2026
- 131,537 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
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HN62 FTA 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 (HN62 FTA) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 October 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: Tyres (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
HN62 FTA Mileage History
- 31/10/202391,830 mi
- 28/10/2024106,752 mi+14,922 mi
- 01/10/2025120,228 mi+13,476 mi
- 02/10/2025120,229 mi+1 mi
- 21/10/2026131,537 mi+11,308 mi
Average of roughly 13,359 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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