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YK12 XBW

2012 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

201,688 mi
Last recorded201,688 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK12 XBW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 201,688 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 201,688 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2025 197,635 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 192,257 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 192,257 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 188,140 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 179,885 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 159,695 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissios too lean to measure

Fail 20 Feb 2021 159,600 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

emissios too lean to measure

Pass 2 Mar 2020 231,715 miles

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

emissions to clean to read

Fail 29 Feb 2020 231,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

emissions to clean to read

Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,267 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 115,702 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

N/S/R & O/S/R Tyre treads worn on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Temp: repair to O/S mirror

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,024 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2017 79,839 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 68,857 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2016 68,857 miles

Emissions to clean to register & revs limited

Engine covers fitted obscuring some under bonnet components

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2016 65,459 miles

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)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,118 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)

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 XBW is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Grey 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 YK12 XBW, 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 YK12 XBW registered?

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

Is YK12 XBW safe to buy?

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