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KP04 FMC

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

178,302 mi
Last recorded178,302 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 FMC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2022 178,302 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 172,179 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front & Osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s & Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 172,174 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both front & Osr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective O/s n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s n/s & Slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 165,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Arch and door damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2020 165,912 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre Inner side wall ()

Offside Rear Arch and door damaged

Oil leak

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2019 158,874 miles

Offside door / body damage

Pass 10 Oct 2018 148,219 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Rear wheelarch damage

Fail 9 Oct 2018 148,207 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated and likely to cause a short-circuit (4.10 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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))

Offside Rear wheelarch damage

Pass 25 Sep 2017 136,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 132,566 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded and breaking up

front to rear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

rearmost support mounting on rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2016 132,448 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases diesel cat pipe joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front indicator outer lens missing

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate heavily corroded and breaking up

front to rear brake pipes greased unable to fully inspect

rearmost support mounting on rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,373 miles

nearside front indicator lens cover missing

Pass 28 Oct 2014 114,739 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

small cut in nearside front tyre wall

undertray damamged

Pass 11 Nov 2013 107,465 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front & rear bumpers

servo pipe rubbing pressure converter pipework

Fail 11 Nov 2013 107,464 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to front & rear bumpers

servo pipe rubbing pressure converter pipework

Pass 8 Nov 2012 98,864 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r slight bind on wheel

Fail 8 Nov 2012 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r slight bind on wheel

Pass 8 Nov 2011 91,530 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 91,442 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 81,465 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 81,393 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 71,059 miles

nearside sun visor loose

plastic undertrays fitted

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 16 Nov 2009 71,059 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside sun visor loose

plastic undertrays fitted

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2008 58,510 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 46,815 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 41,249 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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KP04 FMC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 KP04 FMC, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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KP04 FMC is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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