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R3 XAB

2012 Skoda Yeti

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,468 mi
Last recorded128,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 XAB
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 128,468 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 114,680 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 107,091 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 99,311 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 97,737 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Fail 17 Feb 2022 97,736 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 95,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 95,063 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 93,704 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres wearing the same (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 88,930 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 88,924 miles

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Central Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pads not running on full disk correctly (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2018 82,911 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 78,958 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

How Reliable is the Skoda Yeti?

Based on 844,079 MOT tests across 79,157 vehicles.

84.4%
Pass Rate
6,121
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
79,157
On UK Roads
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R3 XAB is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Yeti models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 65,821 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Skoda Yeti typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Yeti is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R3 XAB registered?

R3 XAB is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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