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KP04 JTY

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,516 mi
Last recorded139,516 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 JTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 139,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2025 139,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 136,622 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 133,092 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 133,090 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front door handle

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 130,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2022 130,209 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 4 May 2021 127,658 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2020 127,637 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2019 125,771 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Oct 2019 125,756 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

egine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,801 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake pedal spongy

engine cover and undertyray fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2017 116,197 miles

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS BROKEN/DETERIOATED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INSIDE EDGES

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

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

SLIGHT PLAY TO N/S/F STEERING RACK ARM

Pass 20 Apr 2016 113,825 miles

slight play n/s rack end

Pass 30 Mar 2015 104,287 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 94,793 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 84,484 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,042 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Apr 2012 74,042 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Apr 2011 63,822 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 63,822 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 53,340 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 53,109 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Both front tyres are getting low 3mm.

Pass 30 Apr 2009 43,889 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 43,889 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,292 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,280 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 JTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 JTY, 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 JTY is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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