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AK57 BYX

2007 Skoda Roomster

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

50,479 mi
Last recorded50,479 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Roomster72,243 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK57 BYX
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 50,479 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 50,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 50,140 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 49,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,725 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2022 48,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 47,797 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 47,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.10,averaged 1.33 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle unable to open door to assess testable areas/items (6.2.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 10 Aug 2020 47,019 miles

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Fail 10 Aug 2020 47,012 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested to plate limit of 1.10,averaged 1.97 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

undertrays fitted,some areas not visible

Pass 19 Sep 2019 46,220 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 46,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 44,713 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 42,721 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,681 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,619 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 35,559 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 35,559 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013
Fail 20 Sep 2013 33,867 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 31,877 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 29,308 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 24,916 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 BYX is a 2007 Skoda Roomster in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BYX, 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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What year was AK57 BYX registered?

AK57 BYX is a 2007 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 9 November 2007.

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