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BD12 YJV

2012 Skoda Roomster

Blue Petrol 1199cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 YJV
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,199cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 107,867 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2026 107,867 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 107,078 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Nearside and Offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 106,211 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 106,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 103,864 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 98,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts in and is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts in and is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 98,812 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts in and is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has cuts in and is also perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 94,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear bump stop perished [shock absorber cover adrift]

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 94,076 miles

Nearside Rear rear bump stop perished [shock absorber cover adrift]

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 89,200 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 89,200 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 84,024 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 79,034 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 73,586 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2017 73,545 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2016 67,634 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 67,634 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,362 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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BD12 YJV is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD12 YJV, 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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BD12 YJV is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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