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HY12 LGU

2012 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,622 mi
Last recorded196,622 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 196,622 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 181,411 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2025 181,405 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 170,741 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 170,732 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 160,758 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

emissions to clean to register

Pass 21 Feb 2022 150,097 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 143,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 7 Feb 2020 135,094 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2020 135,088 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 114,456 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components under car and engine bay

emissions to clean to register

Pass 15 Mar 2018 97,473 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 97,469 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 83,416 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 65,678 miles

sill damaged @ rear

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 50,069 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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HY12 LGU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in White 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 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 HY12 LGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY12 LGU registered?

HY12 LGU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is HY12 LGU safe to buy?

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