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KP55 PPX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

207,776 mi
Last recorded207,776 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PPX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Nov 2021 207,776 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear section from middle to o/s/r onto flexy. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s/f and o/s/f. ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear console bushes splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on edges and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm low on edge cracked. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

servo pipe cracked.

Pass 6 Nov 2020 194,848 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front around clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check centre belt aswell ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 194,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front around clips (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also worn inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt unable to check centre belt aswell ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 182,617 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rears light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear lower arm inner mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting of both front lower arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 182,617 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside and nearside fronts (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement hand brake lever on caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear sections of both front to rears to flexi hoses corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split around drive shaft (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect offside and nearside rears light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside rear lower arm inner mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mounting of both front lower arms bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 170,772 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 157,730 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 2 Nov 2017 157,730 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2016 144,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Fail 8 Nov 2016 144,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

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

Offside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,763 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 105,383 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 98,503 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 89,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 79,850 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 69,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 60,496 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,858 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 PPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PPX, 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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KP55 PPX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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