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KN55 HNK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,996 mi
Last recorded99,996 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 HNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2022 99,996 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 89,412 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 89,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 83,532 miles

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

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))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 76,110 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,719 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 69,719 miles

Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 56,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 7 Jan 2016 46,266 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 46,266 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 41,259 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 41,259 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 37,023 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 33,070 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 30,551 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,554 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 27,554 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 23,087 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 23,087 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 18,322 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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KN55 HNK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KN55 HNK, 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 KN55 HNK registered?

KN55 HNK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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