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KS05 UTV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

110,292 mi
Last recorded110,292 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 UTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 110,292 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2025 96,969 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2025 96,950 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 87,908 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 82,042 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,824 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 71,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o /s / f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 27 Jul 2021 71,045 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

o /s / f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Aug 2020 69,765 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2019 66,820 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 66,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 63,079 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 63,079 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 60,235 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 57,991 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 53,406 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 49,389 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2013 45,697 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 41,920 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 37,522 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 33,322 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 33,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 26,388 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 26,388 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 19,142 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 19,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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KS05 UTV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 KS05 UTV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS05 UTV registered?

KS05 UTV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

Is KS05 UTV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS05 UTV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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