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HG12 VEK

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,405 mi
Last recorded138,405 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG12 VEK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 138,405 miles
Fail 9 May 2026 138,405 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2025 130,929 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 130,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 121,124 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 110,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDE. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 98,869 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 May 2021 92,459 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2020 84,135 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 84,135 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 May 2019 76,481 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 69,768 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 59,155 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 52,785 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 40,940 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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HG12 VEK is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HG12 VEK, 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 HG12 VEK registered?

HG12 VEK is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 July 2012.

Is HG12 VEK safe to buy?

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