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E517 KNO

1988 Skoda 120

Red Petrol 1174cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,596 mi
Last recorded85,596 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Skoda 12031,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 KNO
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 85,596 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 85,096 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 85,063 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both front hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2016 85,063 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun

Fail 12 May 2016 85,063 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noise when spun

Pass 20 Apr 2015 84,690 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 84,690 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

How Reliable is the Skoda 120?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
572
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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E517 KNO is a 1988 Skoda 120 in Red with a 1,174cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1988 Skoda 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 31,836 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 120 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E517 KNO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 38 years old, this Skoda 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E517 KNO registered?

E517 KNO is a 1988 Skoda 120, first registered on 8 February 1988.

Is E517 KNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 KNO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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