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SM07 FVT

2007 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

230,691 mi
Last recorded230,691 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 FVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2017 230,691 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 224,541 miles

Child seat fitted in rear

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2015 217,935 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 217,935 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 212,358 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 196,786 miles

N/S/R shock absorber cover loose[hanging down]

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F seat belt tight to return

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 177,578 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 162,176 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 148,932 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 139,147 miles

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn [ big bushes ]

Fail 29 Mar 2011 139,073 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

nearside and offside front lower wish arm bushes worn [ big bushes ]

Pass 30 Sep 2010 123,279 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 123,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,634 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 90,583 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2009 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,270 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 39,822 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 19,848 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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SM07 FVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM07 FVT, 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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What year was SM07 FVT registered?

SM07 FVT is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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