2012 Skoda Fabia 1.6L Diesel · YH62 FHW
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 13 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 150,000 miles. MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,000 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH62 FHW Key Findings
- 16 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/11/2025
- 150,000 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (19 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH62 FHW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
16 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Fabia (YH62 FHW) between August 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 26 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (19 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 46 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: “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
YH62 FHW Mileage History
- 17/08/201545,202 mi
- 16/08/201655,232 mi+10,030 mi
- 16/08/201655,232 mi
- 31/08/201767,681 mi+12,449 mi
- 01/09/201767,682 mi+1 mi
- 15/08/201878,022 mi+10,340 mi
- 11/09/201990,901 mi+12,879 mi
- 11/09/201990,901 mi
- 10/09/202098,905 mi+8,004 mi
- 10/09/202098,907 mi+2 mi
- 14/09/2021109,069 mi+10,162 mi
- 08/09/2022120,289 mi+11,220 mi
- 24/08/2023131,413 mi+11,124 mi
- 24/08/2023131,414 mi+1 mi
- 29/08/2024143,533 mi+12,119 mi
- 26/11/2025150,000 mi+6,467 mi
Average of roughly 10,196 miles per year across 16 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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