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YK12 XBV

2012 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,030 mi
Last recorded153,030 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XBV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 153,030 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2025 153,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2024 139,304 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 125,226 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2023 125,226 miles

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 112,608 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2022 112,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 159,230 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2021 159,161 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 89,940 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 89,737 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 14 Dec 2019 130,908 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 60,250 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 48,562 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 38,835 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 30,471 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2016 30,471 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 24,311 miles

Signs n/s/f tyre has been run flat

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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YK12 XBV is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YK12 XBV, 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 YK12 XBV registered?

YK12 XBV is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is YK12 XBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK12 XBV shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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