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FY12 KXU

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,413 mi
Last recorded179,413 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 KXU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 179,413 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR INNER SLIGHTY WORN (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 178,138 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2024 178,138 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 169,713 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 157,704 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 146,230 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 146,230 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 139,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 139,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 122,041 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,533 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 90,415 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 90,415 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,752 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 50,915 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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FY12 KXU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 FY12 KXU, 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 FY12 KXU registered?

FY12 KXU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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