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SW61 UMF

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,239 mi
Last recorded131,239 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 UMF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 131,239 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2026 131,236 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2025 126,924 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 126,924 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 120,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2024 120,576 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 114,251 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 104,262 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Dec 2021 92,090 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2021 92,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 80,730 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 77,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 74,783 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 71,066 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces pitted/corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 67,323 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 63,569 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 59,105 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 58,642 miles

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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SW61 UMF is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SW61 UMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SW61 UMF registered?

SW61 UMF is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 January 2012.

Is SW61 UMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW61 UMF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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