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KP04 JKZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,241 mi
Last recorded187,241 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 187,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 170,020 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 169,889 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour thick black smoke when reved (7.4.B.4)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 150,619 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 146,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 146,152 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,674 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2015 132,431 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (8.2.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,848 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 120,780 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Nov 2013 108,311 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 108,311 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 96,167 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 85,157 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 68,859 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 68,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/S/F cv boot slight leak of grease

Pass 14 Nov 2009 52,114 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 52,114 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 34,326 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 22,315 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 22,310 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 JKZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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