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KX55 ZPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

112,424 mi
Last recorded112,424 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2026 112,424 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rearward bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2025 107,728 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 102,360 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 96,720 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2022 87,547 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 81,914 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 77,861 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,794 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 68,133 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing at the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth at the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 57,271 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 50,195 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 50,187 miles

coil spring broken off side front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Sep 2013 40,004 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 39,953 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 29,882 miles

Oil leak

underbody tray preventing full inspection

Fail 6 Sep 2011 29,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

underbody tray preventing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2009 20,721 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2008 16,000 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 ZPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 ZPE, 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 ZPE registered?

KX55 ZPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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The MOT history for KX55 ZPE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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