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FX57 KVW

2007 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2022
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,804 mi
Last recorded85,804 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX57 KVW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 85,804 miles

2ltrs engine oil added

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))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 85,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2ltrs engine oil added

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))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 77,639 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 77,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 73,936 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 73,936 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre Pressure Warning Light On.

Pass 27 Jul 2017 71,559 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 65,886 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Jul 2015 61,313 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 52,906 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 52,906 miles

Front discs inner faces corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 39,637 miles

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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FX57 KVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 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 Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX57 KVW, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX57 KVW registered?

FX57 KVW is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 November 2007.

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