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KX55 ZKL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,482 mi
Last recorded140,482 miles
Recorded on22 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2020 140,482 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 135,835 miles

wheel spacers and lowered suspension fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2017 127,770 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 110,981 miles

Coolant leak water pump area ()

vehicle presented with modified lowered suspension

Fail 13 Sep 2016 110,980 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Coolant leak water pump area ()

Nearside Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

vehicle presented with modified lowered suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,321 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,671 miles

near side outter CV boot is starting to deteriorate

off side front track rod end dust cover is starting to deteriorate

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2013 80,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear handbrake arm on caliper sticking slightly

suspect incorrect tyre size fitted to all wheel rims

Pass 5 Sep 2013 80,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system deteriorated

offside rear handbrake arm on caliper sticking slightly

suspect incorrect tyre size fitted to all wheel rims

Pass 16 Aug 2012 64,973 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre worn unevenly

offside front tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Aug 2011 54,374 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 36,775 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,113 miles

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)

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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KX55 ZKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KX55 ZKL, 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 KX55 ZKL registered?

KX55 ZKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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