MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,805 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Age related rust and corrosion under vehicle
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Sub frame, suspension components and surrounding area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
All suspension components including subframes corroded [Rear subframe heavily corroded ]
Rear shock absorber outer casings corroded
Slight binding on rear brakes
Some corrosion in area of tow bar mount
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joints behind cat (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
All suspension components including subframes corroded
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear shocker outer covers heavily corroded
Slight binding on n/s rear brake
Offside Rear Inner C V Boot in poor condition
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas rusty and corroding (Front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Central Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Lens cover missing (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner C V Boot in poor condition
Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Suspension components and surrounding areas rusty and corroding (Front and rear) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension rust and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear suspension rust and corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Age related rust and corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
rear subframe appears heavily corroded
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
rear subframe appears heavily corroded
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush front inner bushes (2.4.G.2)
rear subframe corroded
signs of corrosion at o/s rear brake disc
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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KV53 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.
Across all 2003 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 102,585 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 KV53 BNZ, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Octavia is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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KV53 BNZ is a 2003 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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