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AK57 BYB

2007 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,409 mi
Last recorded106,409 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Roomster72,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BYB
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 106,409 miles

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

tail pipe casing rusting

Fail 24 Sep 2021 106,409 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

tail pipe casing rusting

Pass 28 Sep 2020 99,725 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 91,270 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 91,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2018 80,761 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 73,403 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 73,256 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 61,579 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 61,579 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 51,206 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 51,206 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault showing fault on dash......... (5.4.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 49,029 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 47,082 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 41,958 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 34,899 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 34,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,629 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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AK57 BYB is a 2007 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BYB, 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 BYB is a 2007 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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