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KP05 XTW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

199,085 mi
Last recorded199,085 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP05 XTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 199,085 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion on under body and outer sills.

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 187,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near and wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges and wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 170,220 miles

Drivers door check strap broken

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

O/s mirror damaged

Slight crack in n/s windscreen

Pass 11 May 2018 157,166 miles

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes perishing and splitting

chips to screen

Fail 11 May 2018 157,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front lower wishbone inner rear bushes perishing and splitting

chips to screen

Pass 16 May 2017 141,920 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Fail 28 Apr 2016 130,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2015 125,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

condition of wipers

Pass 7 May 2014 119,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

part of offside rear light not working

Pass 24 Apr 2013 112,173 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 106,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 1 May 2012 106,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover loose

Pass 27 Apr 2011 102,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,510 miles

chips to screen

nearside outer constant velocity gaiter weaping grease

nearside rear childseat fitted therefore not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear indicator discolouring

Pass 24 Apr 2009 92,757 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 84,470 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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KP05 XTW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KP05 XTW, 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 KP05 XTW registered?

KP05 XTW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 May 2005.

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