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FY54 KEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,295 mi
Last recorded160,295 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY54 KEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 160,295 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 148,441 miles

Both near side & off side sills corroded

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drag link end ball joint has slight play Off side front knuckle joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Off side front (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Near side front (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2022 140,299 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,921 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 121,282 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 121,282 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Near side rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 107,891 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 107,891 miles

Position lamp not working Off Side front (4.2.1 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Off side rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Brake master cylinder leaking Near side rear (1.1.10 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 107,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill area corroded/holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate missing

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn inner edge 205 55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside sill showing corrosion and damaged

under side showing corrosion

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2018 95,791 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2018 95,791 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 95,753 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front shocks corroded

Front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear

Hand brake lever high

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/s/f anti roll bar link upper dust cover deteriorated

O/s/r brake disc blue and pads low

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 79,787 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wear on all rear suspension rubber bushes but no excessive movement

slight damage on outer sills

Fail 6 Oct 2016 79,773 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low possibly bulb not seated correctly in headlamp mount (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner tread very close to inner ply/cords recommend replace (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Rear wear on all rear suspension rubber bushes but no excessive movement

slight damage on outer sills

Pass 6 Oct 2015 66,556 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 66,556 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 66,362 miles

both front tyres BALD ON INNER TREAD EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Fail 15 Jan 2015 66,360 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres BALD ON INNER TREAD EDGES AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMITS

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 58,782 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 52,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 46,246 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 38,631 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 32,827 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 32,827 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,336 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 22,495 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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FY54 KEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY54 KEJ, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FY54 KEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2004.

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