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SM62 BKA

2012 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,047 mi
Last recorded119,047 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM62 BKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 119,047 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2026 119,047 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 109,347 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2025 109,347 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,485 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 90,902 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 80,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 80,395 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 71,469 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached no locking nut (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 65,625 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 57,298 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2018 48,074 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 40,785 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 31,710 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Sep 2016 31,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/40/18 (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and bald inside edge 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 24,484 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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SM62 BKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SM62 BKA, 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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What year was SM62 BKA registered?

SM62 BKA is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2012.

Is SM62 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM62 BKA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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