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AO12 XAL

2012 Skoda Roomster

Blue Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,095 mi
Last recorded52,095 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 XAL
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 52,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 39,517 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 30,258 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front suspension components corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2024 30,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush, close to limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2023 28,964 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on limits (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 26,724 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 26,724 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 24,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 23,083 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 20,239 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both starting to unbond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2018 17,019 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2018 17,017 miles

rear brake application uneven 35% (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Aug 2016 14,620 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

age cracking and cuts to all tyres

exhaust corroded

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Fail 16 Aug 2016 14,606 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% (3.7.B.5b)

stone chips in windscreen

under trays fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear parking brake effort slow

age cracking and cuts to all tyres

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 11,210 miles

N/s/f tyre age cracked.

O/s/f tyre age cracked.

Pass 11 Jun 2015 10,977 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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AO12 XAL is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,198cc petrol 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 AO12 XAL, 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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What year was AO12 XAL registered?

AO12 XAL is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 17 June 2012.

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