CarVerify

Free Car Check

FW12 GBE

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

166,509 mi
Last recorded166,509 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFW12 GBE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2024 166,509 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2023 158,381 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 145,240 miles

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Aug 2021 128,656 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted

Fail 9 Aug 2021 128,656 miles

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

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,775 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 119,775 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 112,315 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 109,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,790 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,145 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 79,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 71,879 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 68,149 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,289 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower fog light inop

bulb failure warning light on

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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FW12 GBE is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FW12 GBE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FW12 GBE?

You can check the full history of FW12 GBE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FW12 GBE registered?

FW12 GBE is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 22 August 2012.

Is FW12 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FW12 GBE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FW12 GBE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FW12 GBE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.