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KP04 KNG

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

254,156 mi
Last recorded254,156 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 254,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 23 Feb 2026 254,146 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 249,049 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 240,490 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 224,199 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 212,286 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 212,276 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 202,755 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 189,658 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 178,059 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2016 178,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 161,166 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 151,000 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 151,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 144,771 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 136,859 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 128,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 27 Jun 2011 128,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 17 Jun 2010 119,230 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 106,790 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 106,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 90,851 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 90,851 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,426 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 KNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 KNG, 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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What year was KP04 KNG registered?

KP04 KNG is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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