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DE12 FKY

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,796 mi
Last recorded186,796 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 FKY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 186,796 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 186,794 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,031 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car very dirty making it hard to check

Fail 1 Dec 2020 165,031 miles

Road wheel fixing missing both front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front and both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underside of car very dirty making it hard to check

Pass 26 Nov 2019 142,686 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 142,686 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

front strut top mounts rough

Pass 8 Dec 2018 117,018 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 117,017 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 114,201 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 93,928 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 92,904 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Worn on edges.

Nearside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

Offside Rear Bump stop deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 69,528 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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DE12 FKY is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE12 FKY, 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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What year was DE12 FKY registered?

DE12 FKY is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 April 2012.

Is DE12 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 FKY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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