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BK51 GNK

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

207,147 mi
Last recorded207,147 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK51 GNK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 207,147 miles

bonnet safety device sticking

Fail 27 Oct 2025 207,143 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

bonnet safety device sticking

Pass 7 Oct 2024 195,323 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 163,791 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 15 Sep 2023 163,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 131,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 131,873 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords damaged wall cut down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 103,431 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 89,020 miles

advised emmision not tested not abel rev

advised engine cover fitted obsuing view

advised minnor exhaust blow at dpf

advised nsf mirror repeter only half working

advised rear shock casing split away from bump stop

advised under trays fitted obsuring view

Fail 1 Sep 2020 89,020 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

advised emmision not tested not abel rev

advised engine cover fitted obsuing view

advised minnor exhaust blow at dpf

advised nsf mirror repeter only half working

advised rear shock casing split away from bump stop

advised under trays fitted obsuring view

Pass 2 Sep 2019 71,043 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 71,043 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 55,159 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 55,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 40,734 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,079 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 22,524 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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BK51 GNK is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 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 Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BK51 GNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BK51 GNK is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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