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SH14 KVS

2014 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

131,729 mi
Last recorded131,729 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2014 Skoda Octavia76,780 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH14 KVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 131,729 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2026 131,729 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 121,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2025 121,974 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,295 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2023 102,105 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively signs of overheating (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 91,792 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 21% (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 10 Aug 2022 91,792 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair handbrake 21% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 82,397 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Slight brake bind

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 69,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 56,623 miles

slight corrosion front and rear discs

Pass 24 Sep 2018 45,104 miles

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

Front end damage to vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear seats folded down

Pass 12 Oct 2017 31,861 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 28,935 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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SH14 KVS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SH14 KVS, 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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SH14 KVS is a 2014 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 April 2014.

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