2016 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SKODA
- Year
- 2016
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1968 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Taxed
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 14 November 2026 (153 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 48,455 mi
AI verdict CAUTION 59/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2016 Skoda has 11 MOT tests on record with a 73% pass rate and 48,455 miles. While these were addressed, the consistent advisories for brakes and lights suggest a need for ongoing maintenance.
The vehicle shows consistent annual usage, averaging 11,858 miles per year, with no suspicious drops or spikes, and a recent low annual usage of 6,225 miles in the last 12 months.
Things to check
- Major engine failure recorded on 2020-03-12 (59,370 miles) — critical for a 2016 diesel.
- Recurring brake disc advisories across 4 separate tests (Oct 2022, Nov 2023, Nov 2024, Nov 2025) — indicates ongoing wear.
- Recurring tyre condition advisories across 3 separate tests (Oct 2020, Oct 2021, Nov 2024) — suggests a history of poor maintenance.
- Recurring suspension component advisories across 2 separate tests (Nov 2021, Nov 2024) — indicates ongoing wear.
Working in its favour
- Euro NCAP (2024): 5-star safety rating.
- Most recent MOT passed despite 3 historical failures
- Valid MOT until November 2026, providing immediate peace of mind.
- Consistent, normal annual mileage (11,858 miles/year) — no odometer fraud indicators.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 8/11 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2019 | PASS | 48,455 mi | None recorded |
| Mar 2020 | FAIL | 59,370 mi |
PRS Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
|
| Mar 2020 | PASS | 59,370 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2020 | PASS | 64,505 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2021 | FAIL | 75,965 mi |
MAJOR Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) 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)) PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
|
| Nov 2021 | PASS | 75,990 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2022 | PASS | 86,926 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge
|
| Nov 2023 | PASS | 99,810 mi | None recorded |
| Nov 2024 | FAIL | 110,832 mi |
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear reflector damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2024 | PASS | 110,832 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear reflector damaged ADVISORY Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c)) ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
|
| Nov 2025 | PASS | 117,057 mi |
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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About this page
This page shows public vehicle data for registration BN16 LWJ, 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.