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KW56 HKX

2007 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,589 mi
Last recorded143,589 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW56 HKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 143,589 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2025 143,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 138,640 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear n/s shocker bump stop deteriorated

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear upper & lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 134,952 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2023 134,952 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 130,232 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2022 130,232 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 125,819 miles

all tyres have worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,333 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 111,331 miles

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

Nearside Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.21mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 100,694 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 100,694 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 86,927 miles

both front wheels stiff to rotate by hand

Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,496 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 64,924 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 58,962 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2015 58,942 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 51,759 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 45,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 45,109 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,598 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 32,546 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 25,345 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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KW56 HKX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KW56 HKX, 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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KW56 HKX is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2007.

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