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SM12 DVR

2012 Skoda Yeti

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,225 mi
Last recorded111,225 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Yeti65,821 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 DVR
MakeSkoda
ModelYeti
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 111,225 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Feb 2025 96,885 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 76,902 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 31 Aug 2023 76,902 miles

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 26 Jan 2022 62,801 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 62,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken, (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not checked, (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Advise side light bulb inoperative 1 off 2 ,

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 54,173 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2021 54,173 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 30,071 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 30,049 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 26,462 miles

Offside rear tyre cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2018 26,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 21 Apr 2017 22,190 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 22,141 miles

Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 17,579 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 13,188 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SM12 DVR is a 2012 Skoda Yeti in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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SM12 DVR is a 2012 Skoda Yeti, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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