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KP12 YEK

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,078 mi
Last recorded165,078 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP12 YEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 165,078 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 151,351 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 151,344 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 90,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 90,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 73,136 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 67,395 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 61,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 55,925 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 48,748 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 43,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 36,252 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 36,233 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 16 Apr 2015 28,550 miles

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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 YEK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YEK, 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 YEK is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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