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KP12 YCY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

145,073 mi
Last recorded145,073 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 145,073 miles

O/s Front Body Damage

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s + O/s Front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s + O/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 May 2025 145,073 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/s + O/s Rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

O/s Front Body Damage

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil N/s + O/s Front (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing N/s + O/s Rear (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 May 2024 134,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both /loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 134,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear both shocker dust cover insecure

Pass 27 May 2023 121,728 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 116,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner edge slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

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

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

Pass 26 Jul 2021 108,694 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

Offside Rear shock absorber dust shroud insecure

Pass 28 Jul 2020 104,385 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 97,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber dust shrouds deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,718 miles

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

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

engine light on dash

Pass 24 Apr 2017 73,028 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 58,577 miles

Offside Rear tyre bald on inner edge and cracking up on tread

child seat fitted to n/s/r seat belt not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2015 44,524 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KP12 YCY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YCY, 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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KP12 YCY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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