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AB08 KZE

2008 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,050 mi
Last recorded46,050 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Roomster69,239 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 KZE
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 46,050 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 44,605 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 42,661 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords surface cracking in tyre tread pattern and on edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear Seats folded for dog use/ ()

Pass 29 Jul 2022 41,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 40,197 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats removed at time of test ()

Fail 25 Jun 2021 40,197 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test All Rear Seats removed at time of test ()

Pass 2 Jul 2020 39,320 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt All rear seats folded dog bed in rear, seat belts not checked ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 37,656 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 35,811 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 34,184 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2017 34,184 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2016 31,114 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 31,114 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 28,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 28,460 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 28,308 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 22,042 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 22,042 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,769 miles

Rear seats down at time of test

Fail 22 Jun 2012 16,769 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)

Rear seats down at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,558 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Roomster?

Based on 339,198 MOT tests across 22,877 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
5,830
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
22,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,146
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,804
position lamp(s) not working 1,732
Stop lamp not working 1,699
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AB08 KZE is a 2008 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 69,239 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 Roomster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AB08 KZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Roomster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Roomster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AB08 KZE registered?

AB08 KZE is a 2008 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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