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YC62 KPA

2012 Skoda Superb

Purple Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,807 mi
Last recorded193,807 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC62 KPA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 193,807 miles

Various suspension components corroded

both front outer sills and rear tailgate corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2025 184,003 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake pad waring light on dash and wiring broken on car wiring to sensor

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms inner bushes worn ( rear spring arms ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms inner bushes worn ( rear spring arms 0 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear rear heatshield insecure

both front outer sills and rear tailgate corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2024 174,534 miles

Exhaust Centre Sleeve Corroded & Clamp Insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 174,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust Centre Sleeve Corroded & Clamp Insecure

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush Perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 166,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35 R19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 R19 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top Mount Rough (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 166,455 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure Exhaust Sleeve Damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/35 R19 91Y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/35 R19 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top Mount Rough (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2022 150,345 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 137,968 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 128,744 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,892 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion on both rear disc on outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,016 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 80,904 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 78,627 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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YC62 KPA is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Purple 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 YC62 KPA, 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 YC62 KPA registered?

YC62 KPA is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 October 2012.

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