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R40 OWL

2012 Skoda Yeti

Red Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

28,238 mi
Last recorded28,238 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 OWL
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 28,238 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 27,348 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 26,286 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2022 25,331 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 25,331 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 24,085 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 22,921 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 21,193 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 19,712 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,194 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 14,642 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 11,654 miles

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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R40 OWL is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Red with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R40 OWL registered?

R40 OWL is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 23 June 2012.

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