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FY62 VHM

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

255,656 mi
Last recorded255,656 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY62 VHM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2024 255,656 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 246,260 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 240,088 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2022 240,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 225,086 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 225,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 202,693 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 202,693 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Aug 2019 182,288 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 155,942 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 155,942 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 129,500 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 94,925 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Fail 14 Sep 2016 94,925 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 7 Sep 2015 59,513 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2015 59,513 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 24,050 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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FY62 VHM is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY62 VHM, 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 FY62 VHM registered?

FY62 VHM is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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