2016 Skoda Octavia 1.6L Diesel · KP66 KYF
2016 Skoda Octavia (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Oct 2016. Recorded mileage 195,147 miles. MOT expired on 04 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Northampton
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,147 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KP66 KYF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/11/2025
- 195,147 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KP66 KYF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Skoda Octavia (KP66 KYF) between October 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))”.
KP66 KYF Mileage History
- 03/10/2023136,927 mi
- 18/10/2024154,602 mi+17,675 mi
- 30/04/2025174,910 mi+20,308 mi
- 05/11/2025195,146 mi+20,236 mi
- 05/11/2025195,147 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 27,831 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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