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VK57 KMV

2007 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

80,038 mi
Last recorded80,038 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 KMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 80,038 miles

Coil spring corroded Rear both corroded on lower pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded widespread

Fail 8 Jul 2026 80,010 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Rear both corroded on lower pig tail (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded widespread

Pass 4 Sep 2025 75,696 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 75,618 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 71,563 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 69,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear pads approx. 50% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx. 2.5 / 3.0mm on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 66,285 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 66,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 63,871 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 61,923 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2020 61,923 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 59,868 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 55,869 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 52,010 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 47,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,184 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 38,355 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 38,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 35,179 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,709 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 28,876 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 21,815 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 21,815 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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VK57 KMV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 VK57 KMV, 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 VK57 KMV registered?

VK57 KMV is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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