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KY58 SHV

2008 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

144,842 mi
Last recorded144,842 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 SHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 144,842 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear underbody corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,478 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2024 134,476 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 6 Mar 2023 126,936 miles

vehicle underside corroded in general

Fail 6 Mar 2023 126,935 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

vehicle underside corroded in general

Pass 17 Feb 2022 116,782 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 116,782 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 114,060 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2021 114,060 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Side repeater missing in mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 110,944 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 109,384 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a slight blow

Fail 18 Nov 2019 109,262 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Exhaust has a slight blow

Pass 22 Oct 2018 97,221 miles

Offside Front Binding slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2017 89,803 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 89,803 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,065 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2016 75,065 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

covers fitted in engine bay

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2015 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2015 62,907 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2014 53,105 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,105 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 44,331 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 44,331 miles

Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 37,886 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,236 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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KY58 SHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 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 KY58 SHV, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KY58 SHV registered?

KY58 SHV is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2008.

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