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KV11 ZYJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

136,519 mi
Last recorded136,519 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV11 ZYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 136,519 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 130,671 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 130,668 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 124,832 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 124,832 miles

Rear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 117,147 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 109,106 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2022 109,106 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 100,723 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 97,695 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 97,695 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 87,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2019 87,532 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 74,397 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 74,397 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 63,203 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 63,203 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 51,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to deteriorate in the tread

Pass 26 Aug 2015 43,964 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,969 miles

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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KV11 ZYJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 KV11 ZYJ, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KV11 ZYJ registered?

KV11 ZYJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2011.

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