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FT16 KPL

2016 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,374 mi
Last recorded53,374 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT16 KPL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 53,374 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened back beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 49,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 46,278 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 43,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 43,077 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 36,840 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 31,183 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 26,325 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slight misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre in poor condition (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,255 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn to 3mm and cracked in treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slightly damp (5.3.2 (b))

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FT16 KPL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.6% with a typical mileage of 63,647 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT16 KPL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FT16 KPL registered?

FT16 KPL is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 August 2016.

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