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EK12 SSV

2012 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

238,733 mi
Last recorded238,733 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SSV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 238,733 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2026 238,721 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 227,160 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 216,885 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 216,481 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 202,608 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2021 193,883 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 174,876 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 174,876 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 172,104 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 152,853 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 131,010 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 103,955 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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EK12 SSV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 86,077 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 Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EK12 SSV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EK12 SSV?

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What year was EK12 SSV registered?

EK12 SSV is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 April 2012.

Is EK12 SSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 SSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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