2012 Skoda Fabia 1.2L Petrol · YL12 HNH
2012 Skoda Fabia (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 31,523 miles. MOT expired on 28 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA FABIA
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Feb 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 31,523 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YL12 HNH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/10/2025
- 31,523 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
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YL12 HNH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Skoda Fabia (YL12 HNH) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 14 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
YL12 HNH Mileage History
- 18/10/202228,497 mi
- 17/10/202329,649 mi+1,152 mi
- 16/10/202430,716 mi+1,067 mi
- 29/10/202531,523 mi+807 mi
Average of roughly 998 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Front Coil Spring BreakageModerate
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