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LV12 KCN

2012 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

233,374 mi
Last recorded233,374 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 KCN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 233,374 miles

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

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 21 Nov 2024 226,933 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 220,698 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 220,698 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 216,961 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front fog lamp damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Nov 2021 206,613 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

rear bump stops perished and split

Fail 2 Nov 2021 206,613 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front pads getting low and noisy

rear bump stops perished and split

Pass 19 Nov 2020 189,852 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly perished/deteriorated

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Fail 18 Nov 2020 189,852 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread and stepped on inner edge affecting the shape of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush and nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush slightly perished/deteriorated

Offside Front fog lamp broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on tread and stepped on inner edge affecting the shape of the tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2019 163,295 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Offside Rear suspension bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 24 May 2018 144,016 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber bump stop showing signs of wear

Pass 17 May 2017 106,981 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 58,753 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall ( no cords visible)

Rear eyelevel stop lamp has 2 leds not working

Fail 18 May 2016 58,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has small cut in inner sidewall ( no cords visible)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear eyelevel stop lamp has 2 leds not working

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,292 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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LV12 KCN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LV12 KCN, 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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LV12 KCN is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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