BJ17 HBF

2017 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SKODA
Year
2017
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
BLUE
Engine
1598 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
22 March 2027 (280 days away)
Last recorded mileage
0 mi

AI verdict AVOID 38/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2017 Skoda has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate. The high mileage and recurring dangerous tyre failures make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows extremely high annual usage, averaging 21,198 miles per year, with a significant spike of 58,855 miles between Oct 2022 and Sep 2023, and a 2025 MOT gap.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Mar 2026): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Oct 2024): Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • 5 DANGEROUS tyre defects recorded across 4 separate MOT tests (Sep 2020, Sep 2021, Oct 2022, Oct 2022).
  • High annual mileage of 21,198 miles per year (UK average 8,000) indicates heavy wear and tear.

Working in its favour

  • Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage discrepancies in the provided MOT history.
  • No recurring failures on critical safety systems like brakes or steering.
  • Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) confirms high safety standards for this model.

Mileage history

Sep 2020: 63,696 mi FAILSep 2020: 63,696 mi PASSSep 2021: 73,699 mi PASSMar 2022: 79,458 mi PASSOct 2022: 102,290 mi PASSSep 2023: 127,891 mi PASSOct 2024: 186,746 mi FAILOct 2024: 186,748 mi PASSMar 2026: 195,609 mi FAILMar 2026: 195,611 mi PASS196k130k64kSep 2020Mar 2026

MOT test history — 8/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
May 2020 PASS
ADVISORY COVID-19 6 MONTH EXTENSION
Sep 2020 FAIL 63,696 mi
ADVISORY Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Sep 2020 PASS 63,696 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 73,699 mi
ADVISORY Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2022 PASS 79,458 mi None recorded
Oct 2022 PASS 102,290 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY damage to o/s/f outer sill
ADVISORY brake fluid is low
ADVISORY Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
ADVISORY full under body shields fitted
Sep 2023 PASS 127,891 mi
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oct 2024 FAIL 186,746 mi
DANGEROUS Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
Oct 2024 PASS 186,748 mi None recorded
Mar 2026 FAIL 195,609 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Mar 2026 PASS 195,611 mi None recorded

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This page shows public vehicle data for registration BJ17 HBF, sourced from official DVLA and DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026. It contains no information about the vehicle's owner or keeper. The AI verdict is generated from the MOT record and known model issues; it is guidance, not a professional inspection. If you are connected to this vehicle and want this page removed, use remove my vehicle — removal is immediate.