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LB06 KYM

2014 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,817 mi
Last recorded148,817 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB06 KYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 148,817 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 122,427 miles

Body component slightly loose rear exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 140,668 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 115,813 miles

Body component slightly loose rear exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 17 Jun 2024 115,813 miles

Body component slightly loose rear exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Apr 2024 135,586 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 109,422 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2023 133,396 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 133,395 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 127,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 108,566 miles

Front engine cover fitted

Front rad mounting broken

Nearside Front inner wheel cover missing

Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 113,466 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 96,459 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 96,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 109,496 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 109,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2020 78,077 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 78,077 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2019 98,446 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 78,889 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2018 78,889 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 64,920 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 56,386 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LB06 KYM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2014 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 76,780 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 LB06 KYM, 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 12 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LB06 KYM is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2014.

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