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FV12 TYY

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,887 mi
Last recorded128,887 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 TYY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 128,887 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 119,381 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2024 119,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 111,026 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2022 100,254 miles

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

Nearside sill area damaged/deformed

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2022 100,221 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside sill area damaged/deformed

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 89,276 miles

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

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

Nearside outer sill area slightly damaged/deformed

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2021 89,276 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside outer sill area slightly damaged/deformed

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 78,467 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discoloured due to lamp unit being damaged, attention advised (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light due to lamp unit being damaged, attention advised

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,934 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discoloured due to damaged lamp unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light due to damage to lamp unit, attention advised

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour slightly discoloured due to damaged lamp unit (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light due to damage to lamp unit, attention advised

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 59,310 miles

front brake pads on limit, borderline pass

near side rear outer tail lamp damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2017 48,651 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear indicators. (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring various items.

Pass 13 Oct 2016 39,295 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges attention needed

engine covers and undertrays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components

nearside front tyre stepping inner edge attention needed

Pass 27 Oct 2015 28,644 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 25,682 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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FV12 TYY is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FV12 TYY, 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 FV12 TYY registered?

FV12 TYY is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 May 2012.

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