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KU62 WJF

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

169,963 mi
Last recorded169,963 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU62 WJF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 169,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2026 169,842 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 130,272 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 130,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 111,963 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2023 106,812 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,518 miles

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

x2 nearside rear position lamps inop

Fail 10 Feb 2022 99,473 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Nearside Rear light lens damaged

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside outer sill damage

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

x2 nearside rear position lamps inop

Pass 11 Feb 2021 93,207 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 93,123 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,604 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 74,404 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2018 58,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 38,902 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 24,182 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 24,106 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 24,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 21,316 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 16,798 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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KU62 WJF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 KU62 WJF, 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 KU62 WJF registered?

KU62 WJF is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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