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FT12 VNR

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,890 mi
Last recorded152,890 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 VNR
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 152,890 miles

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 141,465 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose rear

Fail 28 Jan 2025 141,465 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn most rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust heat shield loose rear

Pass 9 Feb 2024 130,769 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 117,451 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 104,310 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 104,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cuts to tread (x2) down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread water damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low on inner edge, worn to 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 88,371 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 82,632 miles

Offside Front anti roll bar link top boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2020 82,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front anti roll bar link top boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Feb 2019 74,942 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 62,026 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 30 Nov 2016 48,839 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 34,270 miles

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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FT12 VNR is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FT12 VNR, 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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What year was FT12 VNR registered?

FT12 VNR is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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