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KX55 ZKY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

208,783 mi
Last recorded208,783 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2017 208,783 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 208,783 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 178,494 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 178,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 147,242 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 147,242 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 133,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 116,414 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,267 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread.

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,267 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge of tread.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,775 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Rear brake back plates rusting away.

Fail 15 Aug 2011 78,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All brake pads wearing unevenly.

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge of tread.

Rear brake back plates rusting away.

Rust ridge on inner face of front brake discs.

Pass 23 Aug 2010 59,340 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 41,665 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 41,665 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,244 miles

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 ZKY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZKY, 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 ZKY registered?

KX55 ZKY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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