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FT62 HKX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

227,724 mi
Last recorded227,724 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 HKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 227,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 219,516 miles

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH nearside and offside 1 95/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside spring seated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 219,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak front of engine ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH nearside and offside 1 95/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split in tread and at 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector insecure damaged (4.8.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside spring seated arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2023 210,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 199,598 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 175,670 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 175,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 162,228 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 141,163 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 110,777 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 81,150 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 53,997 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 30,039 miles

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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FT62 HKX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FT62 HKX, 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 FT62 HKX registered?

FT62 HKX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 December 2012.

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