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KM05 HPV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,602 mi
Last recorded174,602 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM05 HPV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 174,602 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 4 Oct 2018 168,429 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 168,429 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Sep 2017 163,083 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 163,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 156,943 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 151,973 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 4 Jul 2015 151,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2013 134,846 miles

Engine management light on

Engine stabilizer mount starting to perish

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres very worn on inner edges

N/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 134,846 miles

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

Engine management light on

Engine stabilizer mount starting to perish

N/S/F + O/S/F tyres very worn on inner edges

N/S/F tyre cut on outer side wall but no cords showing

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2012 119,022 miles

Engine mangement light on

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

N/S/F + O/S/F & N/S/R brake disc back plates heavey corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2011 102,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/R + N/S/R b/discs worn slightly

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 82,537 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 64,902 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

rear registration plate starting to delaminate

Pass 11 Jul 2008 46,734 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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KM05 HPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KM05 HPV, 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 KM05 HPV registered?

KM05 HPV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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