2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · SO12 VXG
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 16 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 149,638 miles. MOT valid until 02 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,638 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SO12 VXG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/03/2026
- 149,638 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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SO12 VXG 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 (SO12 VXG) between April 2023 and March 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
SO12 VXG Mileage History
- 28/04/2023128,586 mi
- 11/03/2024135,745 mi+7,159 mi
- 03/04/2025140,472 mi+4,727 mi
- 31/03/2026149,628 mi+9,156 mi
- 31/03/2026149,638 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 7,199 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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