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YP12 ZPU

2012 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

254,516 mi
Last recorded254,516 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZPU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 254,516 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Aug 2022 254,516 miles

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))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 237,108 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 221,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 198,678 miles
Pass 7 May 2018 176,043 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 147,327 miles

both front tyres slight worn inner edge

Pass 10 May 2016 124,341 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 92,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 92,420 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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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YP12 ZPU is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YP12 ZPU, 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 YP12 ZPU registered?

YP12 ZPU is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 June 2012.

Is YP12 ZPU safe to buy?

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