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KP55 PLF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,207 mi
Last recorded104,207 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PLF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2025 104,207 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 104,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2024 84,620 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 84,093 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate slightly faded (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 64,223 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Jan 2023 64,219 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55x16 91v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2022 51,431 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,478 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 49,325 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2018 46,477 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 46,477 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 43,353 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two arms marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 43,353 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Suspension leg leaking (2.7.3)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two arms marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Nov 2016 40,747 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front lower arm bushes marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 40,747 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Two front lower arm bushes marked yellow (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,700 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,509 miles

nearside front tyre 3 mm offside front tyre 3.5 mm 205 55 16 v

Fail 17 Nov 2014 34,509 miles

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

nearside front tyre 3 mm offside front tyre 3.5 mm 205 55 16 v

Pass 11 Nov 2013 31,274 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 28,692 miles

wiper blades smearing

Fail 12 Nov 2012 28,692 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

wiper blades smearing

Pass 6 Dec 2011 26,106 miles

front indicator bulbs fading

Pass 2 Dec 2010 22,581 miles

front brake discs surface pitting

Pass 19 Nov 2009 18,665 miles

front brake discs lightly scored & pitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,408 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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KP55 PLF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 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 KP55 PLF, 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 KP55 PLF registered?

KP55 PLF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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