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DE12 XDL

2012 Skoda Roomster

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,688 mi
Last recorded99,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XDL
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 99,688 miles

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

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

excessively corroded back box.

Pass 3 Jan 2025 93,412 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 86,885 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2024 86,885 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure centre box clamp snapped (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 79,581 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 73,431 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 68,427 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 68,427 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 61,882 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,931 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 45,807 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 May 2017 38,706 miles

Engine cover and udershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Pass 27 Apr 2016 28,354 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 28,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 34,585 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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DE12 XDL is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DE12 XDL, 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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DE12 XDL is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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