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KX55 ZWH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,073 mi
Last recorded157,073 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 157,073 miles

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel

Fail 18 Feb 2019 157,073 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

handbrake travel

Pass 7 Mar 2018 153,286 miles

Both sides front and offside rear brake disc shields perforated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Signs of slight fuel leak from engine

Fail 7 Mar 2018 153,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both sides front and offside rear brake disc shields perforated

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braking surface corroded (3.5.1i)

Signs of slight fuel leak from engine

Pass 7 Mar 2017 147,891 miles

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 147,864 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front intercooler pipe joint seperated

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear handbrake lever on caliper not fully returning to stop

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 141,629 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc shield corroded and perforated

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

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake mechanism not fully returning

Fail 8 Mar 2016 141,628 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc shield corroded and perforated

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear of wishbone (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper handbrake mechanism not fully returning

Pass 10 Mar 2015 138,128 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting but no excessive movement

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake caliper handbrake lever not returning to stop

Pass 26 Feb 2014 135,066 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear light condensed

Fail 26 Feb 2014 135,066 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear light condensed

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 124,400 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 124,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 105,164 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 105,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 84,177 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 64,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 46,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 36,339 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 8 Sep 2008 36,339 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 ZWH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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