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DE61 YLK

2012 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,330 mi
Last recorded174,330 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE61 YLK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 174,330 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,642 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Oct 2023 153,151 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 146,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 146,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 138,575 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 138,570 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2020 131,116 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 123,484 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,119 miles

emmisions no reading to clean

Pass 2 Dec 2017 106,821 miles

emmisions to clean for a reading

Fail 2 Dec 2017 106,821 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 98,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 88,709 miles

diesel emmisions to clean for results

n/s/r brake pads wearing thin

Fail 9 Dec 2014 69,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 69,967 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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DE61 YLK is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE61 YLK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE61 YLK registered?

DE61 YLK is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 17 January 2012.

Is DE61 YLK safe to buy?

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