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YP12 ZPY

2012 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,192 mi
Last recorded91,192 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 ZPY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 91,192 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2026 91,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 76,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 76,276 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 65,777 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulb warning lamp on

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s/f & n/s/f fog lamps condensated

washer fluid lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2024 65,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

bulb warning lamp on

o/s headlamp poor pattern

o/s/f & n/s/f fog lamps condensated

washer fluid lamp on

Pass 19 Apr 2023 55,650 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2023 55,650 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 51,170 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 47,504 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 42,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 36,230 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 29,705 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 22,878 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,483 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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YP12 ZPY is a 2012 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

YP12 ZPY is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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