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FT12 KBJ

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

142,716 mi
Last recorded142,716 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 142,716 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 110,535 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 103,609 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 98,571 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2020 98,571 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 93,254 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,940 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 33,053 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 32,794 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 29,133 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 24,659 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 KBJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KBJ, 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 KBJ registered?

FT12 KBJ is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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