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BT55 YRD

2005 Skoda 120

Grey Diesel 1174cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,518 mi
Last recorded129,518 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 YRD
MakeSkoda
Model120
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,174cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 129,518 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 107,559 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 19 Nov 2024 107,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. Different wheel fitted (spare) (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Along axle (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2023 106,307 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 103,811 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 102,234 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 102,019 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 99,614 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,227 miles

Nearside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 96,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper panel loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

top engine tray fitted

Fail 21 Aug 2018 96,160 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper panel loose

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

top engine tray fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 92,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

top cover fitted lower cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,954 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 88,954 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 84,077 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 84,077 miles

Stop lamp not working n/s rear (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 79,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jan 2015 79,831 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Jan 2014 73,000 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2013 66,436 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 58,096 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 49,775 miles

some wear on front brake discs

Pass 23 Jan 2010 43,367 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,332 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

Fail 29 Jan 2009 37,330 miles

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

front brake discs starting to wear

How Reliable is the Skoda 120?

Based on 1,253 MOT tests across 211 vehicles.

70.9%
Pass Rate
572
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
211
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 56
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 51
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 49
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 46
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BT55 YRD is a 2005 Skoda 120 in Grey with a 1,174cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

The most common reason a Skoda 120 fails its MOT is exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT55 YRD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda 120 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BT55 YRD is a 2005 Skoda 120, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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