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SP12 VZO

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

187,394 mi
Last recorded187,394 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 VZO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 187,394 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED IN GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 187,394 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs pitted/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES HEAVILY CRACKED IN GROOVES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 179,869 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 164,089 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 138,169 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 106,520 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 106,325 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 106,300 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 106,169 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 106,168 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 105,962 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 65,052 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 25,332 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

bulb failure warning lamp on

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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SP12 VZO is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 88,884 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SP12 VZO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SP12 VZO registered?

SP12 VZO is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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