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KP12 YHO

2012 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

199,012 mi
Last recorded199,012 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 199,012 miles

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2026 199,012 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector not facing the rear (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2024 183,205 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 183,198 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 172,590 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 162,356 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 151,624 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 146,266 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2020 146,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 140,173 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 135,833 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 116,431 miles

Offside Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Oct 2016 116,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,944 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 52,887 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 31,661 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 130 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 YHO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KP12 YHO, 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 YHO registered?

KP12 YHO is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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