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KP55 UYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

207,364 mi
Last recorded207,364 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 UYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2021 207,364 miles

Nearside Front cv boot slight leak

Fail 12 Oct 2021 207,293 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts lambda wiring at front (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front slight leak

Pass 23 Oct 2020 201,050 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 201,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 201,040 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

All rear underbody brake pipes corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2019 196,791 miles

Exhaust middle box slightly leaking

Fail 12 Oct 2019 196,791 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Exhaust middle box slightly leaking

Pass 16 Oct 2018 191,954 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 191,948 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 186,008 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 175,730 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 175,725 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 159,849 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 159,849 miles

Front front brake application uneven 42% (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 143,937 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 129,159 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 129,159 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 110,887 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 93,875 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Oct 2010 77,369 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 77,369 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 64,583 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Oct 2008 52,075 miles

advise nearside front tyre cut in side wall

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 UYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

KP55 UYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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