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EK12 VKE

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

314,118 mi
Last recorded314,118 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VKE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 314,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 311,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 309,552 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 297,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cutting off on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 250,705 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 250,705 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 212,537 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2021 212,526 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working in drivers door mirror assembly. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 202,378 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 147,391 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 147,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,091 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f tyre cuts outer sidewall

Pass 12 Apr 2016 34,519 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Mar 2015 29,827 miles

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

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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EK12 VKE is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EK12 VKE, 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.

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EK12 VKE is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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