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KJ16 YLM

2016 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

136,786 mi
Last recorded136,786 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Octavia63,647 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ16 YLM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2016
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2026 136,786 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2026 136,786 miles

Headlamp are incorrectly positioned re fit head lamp bulb (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 123,105 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 108,009 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 86,624 miles

Lower engine bay cover and undertrays installed obscuring testable components.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight wear to inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severe wear to inner edge - Inner construction almost visible. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 70,490 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,881 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2020 43,477 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 34,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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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KJ16 YLM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KJ16 YLM, 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 KJ16 YLM registered?

KJ16 YLM is a 2016 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 August 2016.

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