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AK57 BYP

2007 Skoda Roomster

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

165,017 mi
Last recorded165,017 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Roomster72,243 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 165,017 miles

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside the lense

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 164,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front headlamp has condensation inside the lense

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 155,938 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 149,918 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Jan 2024 149,916 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 3 Jan 2023 140,386 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 24 Jan 2022 129,245 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 118,295 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 26 Jan 2021 118,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Feb 2020 109,451 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 96,898 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 96,893 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

middle rear seat not fitted at time of test

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2018 85,096 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

rear middle seat not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Feb 2018 85,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

rear middle seat not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Feb 2017 73,844 miles

SLIGHT BIND NOTED O/S/REAR BRAKE..FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS WORN

Fail 7 Feb 2017 73,844 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT BIND NOTED O/S/REAR BRAKE..FRONT BRAKE INNER PADS WORN

Pass 17 Feb 2016 63,445 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 49,934 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 48,752 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 43,942 miles

secondary rear visual aid fitted to windscreen , not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 12 Nov 2012 37,942 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 37,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 32,242 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 25,720 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
Full Skoda Roomster reliability report

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AK57 BYP is a 2007 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BYP, 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 BYP is a 2007 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 14 November 2007.

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