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GM14 ZKY

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,410 mi
Last recorded131,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM14 ZKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 131,410 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 120,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2025 120,817 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge balding inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 111,985 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2024 111,985 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 100,350 miles

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

metal in o/s/r tyre tread

Pass 18 Jul 2022 89,080 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 26 Jul 2021 79,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2020 70,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Fail 4 Mar 2020 70,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BALD ON INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (e))

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2019 56,985 miles

nearside rear outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,459 miles

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2018 45,459 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Mar 2017 32,948 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 32,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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GM14 ZKY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 GM14 ZKY, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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GM14 ZKY is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 July 2014.

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