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KM55 DMF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

125,373 mi
Last recorded125,373 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 DMF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 125,373 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Handbrake requires adjustment

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 114,579 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2025 114,578 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and offside front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 106,840 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 96,872 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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 28 Oct 2022 87,716 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 87,716 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 79,503 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 72,334 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 66,787 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 61,820 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 61,820 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 24" floppy (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 57,359 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 57,359 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 55,990 miles

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

both front tyres are worn more on the inner edge

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to the inner shoulders

Fail 17 Nov 2016 55,989 miles

Nearside Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

both front tyres are worn more on the inner edge

both rear tyres have slight uneven wear to the inner shoulders

Pass 19 Nov 2015 50,472 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 44,541 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,364 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 38,364 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 31,694 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 30,276 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

slight inbalance in front brakes of 7%

Pass 1 Dec 2010 29,321 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Nov 2009 28,663 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 28,138 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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KM55 DMF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KM55 DMF, 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 KM55 DMF registered?

KM55 DMF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is KM55 DMF safe to buy?

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