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YC12 UPZ

2012 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

191,042 mi
Last recorded191,042 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 UPZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 191,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 152,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 121,157 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 79,668 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2022 79,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 53,850 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 51,793 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 50,649 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 46,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 41,967 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 18 Apr 2017 38,675 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 35,962 miles

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

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 1 May 2015 33,712 miles

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)

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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YC12 UPZ is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YC12 UPZ, 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 YC12 UPZ registered?

YC12 UPZ is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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