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GM17 KJV

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1395cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

131,153 mi
Last recorded131,153 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM17 KJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,395cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 131,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Crack (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 117,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jul 2025 117,859 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both bulbs in wrong (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 100,687 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 79,645 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 68,643 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2021 54,217 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect nearside front & both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 42,138 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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GM17 KJV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,395cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 GM17 KJV, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GM17 KJV registered?

GM17 KJV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2017.

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