2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · SM62 BHZ
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 31 Oct 2012. Recorded mileage 96,221 miles. MOT expired on 06 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 06 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,221 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SM62 BHZ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2025
- 96,221 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SM62 BHZ 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 (SM62 BHZ) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
SM62 BHZ Mileage History
- 30/10/202380,664 mi
- 30/10/202380,668 mi+4 mi
- 07/11/202487,745 mi+7,077 mi
- 09/10/202596,219 mi+8,474 mi
- 13/10/202596,221 mi+2 mi
Average of roughly 7,956 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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