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KX55 ZMV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,728 mi
Last recorded138,728 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,728 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 127,956 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 125,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 113,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 105,004 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 97,362 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp

Fail 29 Nov 2012 97,362 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,450 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 77,381 miles

nearside headlamp lense cracked

Fail 24 Sep 2010 77,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

nearside headlamp lense cracked

Pass 29 Sep 2009 62,698 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre uneven wear

Pass 27 Sep 2008 46,953 miles

nearside headlamp cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2008 46,953 miles

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

nearside headlamp cracked

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 ZMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZMV, 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 ZMV registered?

KX55 ZMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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