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KU17 BKA

2017 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

109,519 mi
Last recorded109,519 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU17 BKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 109,519 miles

Edges of front brake disc's going rusty

Tyre slightly damaged both front and n/s rear sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 98,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 87,995 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 76,141 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides , offside worn to minimum at time of test . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 76,139 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut / perished to cords in tread . (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to minimum and badly worn on inner edge . (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides . (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides , offside worn to minimum at time of test . (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 64,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low and starting to split on inner sidewall . (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 50,535 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 44,340 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides deteriorated (3.4 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test large bunch of air fresheners ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 12" crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

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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KU17 BKA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel 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 KU17 BKA, 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 KU17 BKA registered?

KU17 BKA is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 March 2017.

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