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KM12 PVL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

108,054 mi
Last recorded108,054 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM12 PVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 108,054 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 95,997 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,989 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 85,609 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jun 2022 79,201 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 72,363 miles

Both front shock absorbers damp.

Front brake pads wearing low.

Pass 22 Jul 2020 67,280 miles

Both front shocks damp

Both rear tyres perishing and worn to limit

Handbrake lever sticking

Pass 26 Apr 2019 59,052 miles

Both front shocks damp

Both rear tyres worn to edges

Pass 25 Apr 2018 50,754 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2018 50,754 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 42,259 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

Fail 15 May 2017 42,259 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn to edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 15 May 2017 42,259 miles

both front tyres worn to edges

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 May 2016 32,968 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 May 2015 24,140 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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KM12 PVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PVL, 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 PVL registered?

KM12 PVL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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The MOT history for KM12 PVL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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