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FY12 KVS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,094 mi
Last recorded134,094 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 KVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 134,094 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 121,066 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2025 121,066 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 108,244 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 95,027 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 87,384 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2022 87,383 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers smearing (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slight cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,495 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight lip both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 76,514 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 67,535 miles

slight wear on inner edges of both front tyres.

Pass 26 Mar 2018 57,609 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 48,784 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 41,063 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 41,063 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 41,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 32,522 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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FY12 KVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 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 FY12 KVS, 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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FY12 KVS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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