2012 Skoda Fabia · 46,034 MOT tests
2012 Skoda Fabia reliability
2012 Skoda Fabias fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Fabia years (46,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- 29.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Fabias: 29.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 75,435
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 46,034
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 8% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does better)
- 2013 cars: 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 4.5% of tests fail here (32% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 55% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Fabia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.2%
- Brakes8.7%
- Suspension7.8%
- Tyres6.7%
- Body, chassis and structure4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 2.53%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 2.43%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.04%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 1.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Parking brake efficiency below minimum 1.91%
The parking brake holds the car less well than required, so it may roll on a slope and needs repair.
Service brake excessively binding 1.83%
A brake that drags when released can overheat, wear quickly and waste fuel, so it needs prompt inspection.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.59%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (9.51%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.43%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.86%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (4.43%) · Slight play in steering rack joints (3.52%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Skoda Fabia reliable?
2012 Skoda Fabias fail 29.3% of first MOT tests, 9% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 2 of 22 Fabia years (46,034 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Skoda Fabia MOT?
Most often suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn (2.53% of tests), position lamp not working (2.43% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.04% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Skoda Fabia have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Skoda Fabia shows 75,435 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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