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SM61 KNU

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,580 mi
Last recorded126,580 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM61 KNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,197cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2026 126,580 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 7 Oct 2026 126,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2025 99,540 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 87,124 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tread

Rear heat shield loose

Rear subframe and components corroded/flaking

Pass 17 Nov 2023 80,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm to zero on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2023 80,617 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated both front (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edges 2,4,2,mm to zero on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 72,730 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 72,725 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating N/S O/S (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH FRONT DISC'S N/S O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2021 63,584 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2021 63,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn down to cords on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively with brake pads wearing low (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface reflector in bumper damaged/cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 5,6,3,mm to bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear with wear lip (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 55,198 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,289 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres on 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Reflector has slight damage.

Pass 21 Jan 2019 38,072 miles

Engine coolant level low

Pass 23 Jan 2018 28,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on inside

Pass 19 Jan 2017 23,904 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 19,935 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 14,303 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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SM61 KNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM61 KNU, 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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SM61 KNU is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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