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KW12 FGX

2012 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,787 mi
Last recorded220,787 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW12 FGX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 220,787 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2020 220,600 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 204,956 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 204,948 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced incorrect bulb fitted. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced incorrect bulb fitted. (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre bald on inner edge with cords becoming exposed in 2 places as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 185,930 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced check bulb (24v?) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced check bulb (24v?) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 185,917 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced check bulb (24v?) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced check bulb (24v?) (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 166,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 151,891 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 145,391 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 115,477 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2017 87,767 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FDITTED

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed CENTRE/PLUS SLOW RE-COIL (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2017 86,522 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2017 72,557 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,924 miles

ENGINE AND UNDER PANELS FITTED

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,084 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 24,002 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 17,891 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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KW12 FGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KW12 FGX, 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 KW12 FGX registered?

KW12 FGX is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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