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AO09 BAX

2012 Skoda Roomster

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,432 mi
Last recorded145,432 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO09 BAX
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 145,432 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 145,432 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive play in joint ()

Pass 3 Feb 2025 127,857 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 127,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 111,649 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight lift on n/s/f top shock mount

Fail 26 Jan 2023 107,730 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn on inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight lift on n/s/f top shock mount

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 100,926 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 100,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 93,526 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 86,389 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 75,971 miles

Front Inner brake pads getting low

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 62,737 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 51,221 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 38,647 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 27,577 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Roomster?

Based on 339,198 MOT tests across 22,877 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
5,830
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
22,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,146
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,804
position lamp(s) not working 1,732
Stop lamp not working 1,699
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AO09 BAX is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 53,474 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Roomster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO09 BAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Roomster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Roomster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AO09 BAX is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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