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AO12 YWY

2012 Skoda Roomster

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,122 mi
Last recorded109,122 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 YWY
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 109,122 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 102,666 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2024 102,665 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 95,614 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 90,370 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn/ perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 85,246 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 79,152 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 72,005 miles

Front Both sides top strut mounts have slightly play.

Fail 3 Apr 2019 16,354 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Both sides top strut mounts have slightly play.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 66,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve corroded away (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 60,068 miles

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre balding inner edge.

Rear both sides rear braking disc's very lipped and corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2017 60,867 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Front braking disc's very lipped and corroded.

Nearside Front N/S/F tyre balding inner edge.

Rear both sides rear braking disc's very lipped and corroded.

Pass 27 May 2016 49,879 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 49,879 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2015 38,205 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 YWY is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YWY, 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 YWY registered?

AO12 YWY is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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