BL12 XKU
2012 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SKODA
- Year
- 2012
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- SILVER
- Engine
- 1598 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 5 September 2026 (82 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 28,206 mi
AI verdict AVOID 31/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2012 Skoda has 16 MOT tests on record with a 69% pass rate and 28,206 miles. The vehicle's past neglect and inconsistent usage make it a high-risk purchase.
The mileage trajectory shows a suspiciously low 542 miles/year equivalent before Sep 2024, followed by normal usage, indicating a period of prolonged inactivity or very light use.
Things to check
- DANGEROUS tyre failure on 2019-08-05 after ADVISORY on 2018-08-05.
- DANGEROUS brake failure on 2017-09-15 after ADVISORY on 2016-09-27.
- Recurring major brake failures (2017-09-15, 2023-09-27, 2024-09-24).
- Recurring major suspension failures (2023-09-27, 2024-09-24).
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until 2026-09-05, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No recent MOT failures or dangerous defects since 2025-08-05.
- Consistent annual mileage averaging 7,482 miles/year since 2024-09-24.
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) for a 2012 model is excellent.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 11/16 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2015 | PASS | 28,206 mi |
USER ENTERED Nail in offside rear tyre
|
| Sep 2016 | PASS | 48,683 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2017 | FAIL | 64,757 mi |
FAIL Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) FAIL Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
|
| Sep 2017 | PASS | 64,758 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2018 | PASS | 77,231 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2019 | FAIL | 85,354 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2019 | PASS | 85,354 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 88,335 mi |
PRS Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 88,335 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2021 | PASS | 90,651 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limite inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
|
| Sep 2022 | PASS | 93,342 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
|
| Sep 2023 | FAIL | 95,934 mi |
PRS Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY both rear Suspension component hubs corroded nearside and offside
|
| Sep 2023 | PASS | 95,934 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY both rear Suspension component hubs corroded nearside and offside
|
| Sep 2024 | FAIL | 96,472 mi |
MAJOR Brake performance unable to be tested Due to condition of braking system (1.2.1 (g)) MAJOR Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f)) DANGEROUS Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) MAJOR Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Sep 2024 | PASS | 96,472 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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| Aug 2025 | PASS | 102,250 mi |
ADVISORY Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges
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