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SM17 VEV

2017 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,575 mi
Last recorded74,575 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM17 VEV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 74,575 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 64,945 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2023 55,996 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 44,997 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 44,993 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 34,895 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 27,424 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020

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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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SM17 VEV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 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 SM17 VEV, 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 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SM17 VEV?

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What year was SM17 VEV registered?

SM17 VEV is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2017.

Is SM17 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM17 VEV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM17 VEV have outstanding finance?

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