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DGZ 5837

2012 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,084 mi
Last recorded76,084 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Roomster53,474 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGZ 5837
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 76,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 9 Dec 2024 75,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 69,045 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2023 69,043 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure EXHAUST BROKEN IN MID SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 64,723 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2023 64,722 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2022 57,893 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2022 57,893 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 51,525 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2021 51,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2020 44,703 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 34,266 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 28,637 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 28,637 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 23,846 miles

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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DGZ 5837 is a 2012 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DGZ 5837, 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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What year was DGZ 5837 registered?

DGZ 5837 is a 2012 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is DGZ 5837 safe to buy?

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