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FT12 EKF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

226,164 mi
Last recorded226,164 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 EKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2020 226,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 1956515 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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Pass 6 Jun 2019 200,891 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 183,054 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 181,444 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 153,892 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 153,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2017 139,215 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 138,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Fail 6 Nov 2017 138,965 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively its cut off (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a nail

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

Pass 3 May 2017 123,703 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 105,523 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,354 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 92,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2015 68,864 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FT12 EKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT12 EKF, 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.

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What year was FT12 EKF registered?

FT12 EKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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