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FY12 KZS

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

391,976 mi
Last recorded391,976 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 KZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 391,976 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 391,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 360,850 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2017 360,850 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 319,671 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 319,671 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 247,889 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 161,784 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 57,676 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 11,993 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 KZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 KZS, 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 KZS is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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