MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
general underbody corrosion
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust sleeve clamps are deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Front both front tyres are wearing on the edges and has cracking
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shields are slightly loose
various exhaust clamps are deteriorated
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at the sleeve (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
exhaust heat shields are slightly loose
various exhaust clamps are deteriorated
exhaust clamps are slightly deteriorated on the sleeves
exhaust heat shields are slightly loose
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust clamps are slightly deteriorated on the sleeves
exhaust heat shields are slightly loose
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded too front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort caliper lever for parking brake jammed on (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both rear shock covers detached but not affecting operation
centre exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still secure
n/s/r tyre 3mm
switch on n/s/f suspension which adjusts headlights? has slight play in the ball joints.The linkrod only will require replacing very soon
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both rear shock covers broken/loose but not affecting operation
centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure
slight grove n/s/r disc but not to excess
both rear shock covers broken/loose but not affecting operation
centre exhaust mount broken but system still secure
slight grove n/s/r disc but not to excess
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine warning light on
o/s num light bulb has a black mark on it but still working.Will need replacing soon
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine warning light on
o/s num light bulb has a black mark on it but still working.Will need replacing soon
centre exhaust mount weld fractured and rattling.But system is still fully supported.Advise welding to stop rattle
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exhaust mount weld fractured and rattling.But system is still fully supported.Advise welding to stop rattle
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f wiper blade split
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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KV53 ELW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 ELW, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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KV53 ELW is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 January 2004.
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