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KE55 DVT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

111,017 mi
Last recorded111,017 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 DVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 111,017 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody has general corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2025 110,902 miles

Offside Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected mirror (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underbody has general corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2024 106,141 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

underbody general corrosion

Pass 12 Dec 2023 103,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 103,896 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 102,040 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))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Jan 2022 99,498 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,124 miles

Engine covers fitted & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 16 Sep 2019 73,862 miles

Engine covers & Under shield fitted obscuring some components

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,207 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 64,903 miles

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 61,083 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Sep 2015 57,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Grease loss from offside cv boot, suggest replacement.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2015 57,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Grease loss from offside cv boot, suggest replacement.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Sep 2014 53,378 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 48,844 miles

nearside rear tyre part perished.

Pass 4 Sep 2012 44,754 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,033 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 28,742 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,183 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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KE55 DVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 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 KE55 DVT, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KE55 DVT registered?

KE55 DVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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