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KM12 CYC

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

138,457 mi
Last recorded138,457 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 CYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 138,457 miles
Fail 28 May 2026 138,457 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 132,410 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Road wheel slightly distorted front and rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 May 2024 128,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close worn edges225/40 R18 sumo (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres irregular wear inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 May 2024 128,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bushes slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close worn edges225/40 R18 sumo (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling wheel arch liner (5.2.3 (f))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres irregular wear inner edges close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2023 120,038 miles
Fail 15 May 2023 120,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rear washer not working

Pass 20 May 2022 109,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner side wall may be due to under inflation (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front slight knock possibly in strut or roll bar "D" bushes

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both close on inner edges and irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 96,664 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 96,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 225/40 R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2020 85,191 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 74,065 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 74,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2018 62,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall and irregular wear inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close inner edge and irregular wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2017 48,939 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 48,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 33,844 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 33,844 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a puncture

Pass 18 Jun 2015 25,662 miles

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

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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KM12 CYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 KM12 CYC, 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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What year was KM12 CYC registered?

KM12 CYC is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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