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
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & 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 |
About this page
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.