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DF12 JFG

2012 Skoda Roomster

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

91,842 mi
Last recorded91,842 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 JFG
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 91,842 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2024 88,690 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 85,311 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 85,311 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 81,984 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 81,984 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 78,367 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 78,367 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 74,509 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 74,504 miles

Central Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 68,581 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 68,581 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2018 60,948 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 60,948 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 51,345 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,874 miles

Child seats fitted preventing test of some adult seatbelts.

Undershields fitted obstructing view of some testable items.

Pass 23 Jun 2015 30,801 miles

Nearside rear seat belt slow to retract

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
Full Skoda Roomster reliability report

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DF12 JFG is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DF12 JFG, 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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DF12 JFG is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 12 July 2012.

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