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KP12 YBL

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

187,704 mi
Last recorded187,704 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 187,704 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front as been ran flat

Pass 14 Mar 2024 179,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 172,410 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 165,723 miles

Front pipe to centre section exhaust sleeve joint clamp strap corroded/broken, system still secure.

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Mar 2021 158,919 miles

Centre exhaust sleeve joint corroded.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Scratch marks to front windscreen within swept area , not affecting drivers view.

Fail 2 Mar 2021 158,919 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Centre exhaust sleeve joint corroded.

Engine covers & under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Scratch marks to front windscreen within swept area , not affecting drivers view.

Pass 16 Mar 2020 155,491 miles

INBALANCE IN FRONT BRAKES NEAR LIMIT

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 147,648 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 132,842 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 132,842 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 116,141 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 94,206 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 69,562 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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KP12 YBL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 KP12 YBL, 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 KP12 YBL registered?

KP12 YBL is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is KP12 YBL safe to buy?

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