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MK07 KZE

2007 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,120 mi
Last recorded189,120 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK07 KZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 189,120 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (winter tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges worn (winter tyres) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 182,663 miles

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

surface corrosion o/s sill panel

Fail 27 Feb 2025 182,663 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

surface corrosion o/s sill panel

Pass 18 Jan 2024 176,603 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 171,343 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 171,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 164,791 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lights in operative

surface corrosion o/s sill panel

Fail 2 Nov 2021 164,791 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust mounting defective centre brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

reverse lights in operative

surface corrosion o/s sill panel

Pass 4 Nov 2020 157,697 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Nov 2020 157,688 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 May 2019 143,862 miles

Offside reverse light

slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 7 May 2019 143,862 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on, pads appear fine (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear side light not fully working

Offside reverse light

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 2 May 2018 130,189 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates slightly insecure

centre exhaust support broken but not insecure

Fail 2 May 2018 130,189 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both in places (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edges worn (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake back plates slightly insecure

centre exhaust support broken but not insecure

Pass 2 May 2017 124,821 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 115,468 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 91,740 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 91,740 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

management light on

Pass 22 Apr 2014 84,591 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 74,878 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 74,870 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,664 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front discs worn

Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,728 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 39,249 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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MK07 KZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 MK07 KZE, 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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MK07 KZE is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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