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KX55 ZKM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

283,886 mi
Last recorded283,886 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 283,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 257,686 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 257,686 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 233,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 233,680 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 208,874 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2019 208,874 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 190,015 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both

Fail 5 Nov 2018 190,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear both

Pass 18 Nov 2017 176,754 miles

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery cover fitted

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2017 176,456 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre seatbelt missing at tim of test (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid only to windscreen (8.2.3)

Central Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of discs (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front windscreen damaged

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

battery cover fitted

engine management light on

undertray fitted

Nearside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2016 157,637 miles

Front windscreen has damage but does not affect drivers view

Pass 24 Nov 2015 148,631 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 145,502 miles

Engine management malfunction warning light on.

Offside rear brake backplate missing.

Pass 20 Nov 2013 132,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 117,515 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 104,020 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 86,125 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 86,125 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 65,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 65,245 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 41,452 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS HAVE AN ESTIMATED 5/6MM OF FRICTION MATERIAL LEFT

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 ZKM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KX55 ZKM, 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 ZKM registered?

KX55 ZKM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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