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AK57 BXX

2007 Skoda Roomster

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,173 mi
Last recorded169,173 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Roomster72,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BXX
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 169,173 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2024 162,903 miles
Fail 8 May 2024 162,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2022 162,711 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both from body to axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2021 154,467 miles

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin corroded

Fail 3 Jul 2021 154,209 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn rubber 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer, outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2020 145,314 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Fail 9 Jun 2020 145,307 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front steering arm slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 137,588 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear disc back plates corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2019 137,434 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure upper incorrectly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm +cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear disc back plates corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,750 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 129,739 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

Fail 19 May 2017 123,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 119,490 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 119,490 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 114,390 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 114,386 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,406 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 86,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2012 70,310 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2012 70,294 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2011 53,936 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front outer brake pad just starting to get low

Nearside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear brake discs corroded and worn

Rear inner brake pads appear low. Please check

Slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 14 Oct 2010 38,094 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 38,093 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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AK57 BXX is a 2007 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 72,243 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 AK57 BXX, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Roomster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK57 BXX is a 2007 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 22 October 2007.

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