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KF02 SMV

2002 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

86,726 mi
Last recorded86,726 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Skoda Octavia104,705 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF02 SMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 86,726 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Fail 7 Mar 2013 86,647 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust mounting bracket broken

engine hunts

engine management light on

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 7 Mar 2012 82,316 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,259 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

anti-roll bar fouling offside drive shaft

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

rear coil springs corroded

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Feb 2011 77,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 23 Feb 2011 77,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,753 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 72,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

O/S/F Tyre Just Legal

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, 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 5 Mar 2009 64,209 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 56,617 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 37,342 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 37,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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KF02 SMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 104,705 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 KF02 SMV, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KF02 SMV registered?

KF02 SMV is a 2002 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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