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DE56 KNU

2006 Skoda Roomster

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,756 mi
Last recorded107,756 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Skoda Roomster77,336 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE56 KNU
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 107,756 miles

indicator bulbs becoming pale

o/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

rear brake disc backplates corroded

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 27 Aug 2025 107,754 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

coil springs corroded

exhaust heavily corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

indicator bulbs becoming pale

o/s/f drop link boot deteriorated

rear brake disc backplates corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2024 102,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe union into flexi hose corroded heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2024 102,940 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe union into flexi hose corroded heavily (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe front mountings corroded

Fail 31 Aug 2023 98,083 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x rear ()

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe front mountings corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2022 93,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2022 93,922 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working came on when light tapped to test lamps (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2021 90,652 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 1x rear ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe unions (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2020 87,373 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen wipers not clearing screen well

Pass 12 Aug 2019 83,741 miles

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 83,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,455 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% of bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Aug 2018 79,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 50% of bulbs not working (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2017 74,782 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 70,492 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 70,492 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2015 64,174 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 62,315 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 62,315 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,211 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 51,511 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 51,511 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,699 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 34,913 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 27,353 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 19,216 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 18,725 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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DE56 KNU is a 2006 Skoda Roomster in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 77,336 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 DE56 KNU, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Roomster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DE56 KNU is a 2006 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 16 November 2006.

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