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FP08 KYX

2008 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,958 mi
Last recorded118,958 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Skoda Octavia100,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP08 KYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 118,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2024 118,958 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,839 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2022 108,758 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 108,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 106,130 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 103,019 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 100,075 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 95,596 miles

n/s/f under cover damaged

Fail 7 Sep 2018 95,594 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f under cover damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2017 85,871 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 83,948 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 83,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 76,849 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 76,849 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 68,690 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 60,887 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 50,648 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 40,724 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 27,920 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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FP08 KYX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 100,396 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FP08 KYX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FP08 KYX registered?

FP08 KYX is a 2008 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 May 2008.

Is FP08 KYX safe to buy?

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