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KX55 ZTE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

197,504 mi
Last recorded197,504 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 197,504 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 189,766 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2018 189,745 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 174,382 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 155,103 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,819 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 123,574 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 107,472 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,895 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 68,232 miles

front brake discs scored on inner faces

front brake inbalance of 10%

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall(not through to the cords)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 68,230 miles

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

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

front brake discs scored on inner faces

front brake inbalance of 10%

offside front tyre slight damage to outer side wall(not through to the cords)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 49,759 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside front brake back plate slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,029 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,311 miles

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

Offside 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 ZTE 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 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 ZTE, 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 ZTE registered?

KX55 ZTE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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