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SV12 WBU

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,701 mi
Last recorded128,701 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 WBU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 128,701 miles

Rear Underbody corrosion

Service light on dash

Suspension components corrosion

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

Engine oil overfilled

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

Front Number plate is a show plate

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3 mm, bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm, wear inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm, wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge and saw toothed (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Bump stops split

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 122,926 miles

Engine oil slightly overfilled

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm starting to wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Starting to saw tooth inside edge

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

Service light on dash

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 122,926 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened Suspension arm/spring lower platform corrosion where spring seats and hole becoming bigger (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured Spring mount arm (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil slightly overfilled

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3-4 mm starting to wear inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Starting to saw tooth inside edge

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

Service light on dash

Suspension components heavy corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,697 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Bump stops split

Service light on dash

Underbody and suspension components corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Bump stops split

Service light on dash

Underbody and suspension components corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2022 180,968 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Loose on front clamp/sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit cracked

Suspension components corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2022 180,968 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Loose on front clamp/sleeve (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit cracked

Suspension components corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2021 170,711 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 170,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn badly corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front wiper wearing

Pass 25 Jul 2019 150,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level low

Pass 23 Jul 2018 141,016 miles

nail in osr tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2017 126,330 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 108,438 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre low @ 2mm

offside front tyure low @ 2-3mm

rear tyres wearing low @ 3mm

Fail 22 Jul 2016 108,385 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside front tyre low @ 2mm

offside front tyure low @ 2-3mm

rear tyres wearing low @ 3mm

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,333 miles

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

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

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

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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SV12 WBU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SV12 WBU, 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 SV12 WBU registered?

SV12 WBU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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