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SO12 KPY

2012 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,218 mi
Last recorded210,218 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2024
Typical for 2012 Skoda Octavia86,077 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 KPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2024 210,218 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 198,862 miles

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

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

inner sills and rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Apr 2023 198,861 miles

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

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

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

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

inner sills and rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2022 178,786 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2022 178,786 miles

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 164,157 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

park brake only just met requirements and requires attention

undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2021 164,157 miles

Body has an unsafe modification bonnet mascot fitted (6.2.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all four (1.2.1 (e))

park brake only just met requirements and requires attention

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 155,547 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 137,357 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 115,824 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 115,824 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,969 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 95,969 miles

Registration plate lamp not working Both sides (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 777,080 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2015 58,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r brake disc starting to corrode

rear brakes starting to stick

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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SO12 KPY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SO12 KPY, 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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SO12 KPY is a 2012 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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