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FT61 RKF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,438 mi
Last recorded75,438 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT61 RKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 75,438 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 70,782 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 70,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 68,197 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 62,031 miles

Front under tray damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 62,030 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative device arm broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front under tray damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive very slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2022 55,813 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 55,781 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2021 50,506 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside headlight automatic adjuster is damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2021 50,481 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside headlight automatic adjuster is damaged

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2020 45,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 38,163 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 32,256 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT AND WORN OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (225/40ZR18 98Y)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE REAR OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Jan 2018 32,246 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 52KG MAX EFFORT (3.7.B.6a)

brake caliper has restricted free movement PARKING BRAKE ARM (3.5.1k)

BOTH REAR TYRES ON LIMIT AND WORN OUT OF SHAPE INNER EDGES CLOSE TO CORDS (225/40ZR18 98Y)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened OFFSIDE REAR OUTER FACE (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 27,746 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both 225/40/18/92Y (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear and off side binding (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 24,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray fitted

Fail 21 Jan 2016 24,693 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40 18 92Y (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

undertray fitted

Pass 23 Jan 2015 19,482 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coolant level low

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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FT61 RKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FT61 RKF, 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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FT61 RKF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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