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YR12 KOW

2012 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,063 mi
Last recorded212,063 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Skoda Superb88,884 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 KOW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 212,063 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 205,403 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 191,032 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 191,030 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached incorrectly fitted (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 296,326 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 179,530 miles

o/s/r seatbelt buckle damaged

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2019 179,526 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s/r seatbelt buckle damaged

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Jun 2018 142,606 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 79,070 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 75,560 miles

Front exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front wheel arch liner insecure

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

items removed from view

undertray and engine cover fitted preventing the inspection of some components

Pass 10 Feb 2015 51,355 miles

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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YR12 KOW is a 2012 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YR12 KOW, 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 YR12 KOW registered?

YR12 KOW is a 2012 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is YR12 KOW safe to buy?

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