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KU57 MTV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,325 mi
Last recorded135,325 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 MTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 135,325 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2025 135,325 miles

Front Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 122,689 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 108,200 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 108,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 100,439 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 100,439 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 92,247 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 92,246 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 82,656 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 82,656 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 78,856 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 3 Sep 2018 74,852 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 74,852 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,203 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 68,208 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 68,208 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 63,943 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 58,873 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 54,756 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 54,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 49,901 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 39,648 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 28,074 miles

ALL INNER PADS NOT FULLY VISABLE

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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KU57 MTV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KU57 MTV, 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 KU57 MTV registered?

KU57 MTV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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