2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · LJ04 LKJ
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 153,123 miles. MOT valid until 23 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 153,123 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LJ04 LKJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 153,123 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LJ04 LKJ 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 (LJ04 LKJ) between June 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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 (13 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
LJ04 LKJ Mileage History
- 20/06/2024148,155 mi
- 25/07/2025150,274 mi+2,119 mi
- 25/07/2025150,276 mi+2 mi
- 03/07/2026153,123 mi+2,847 mi
- 03/07/2026153,123 mi
Average of roughly 2,443 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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