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KY55 CJX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

197,193 mi
Last recorded197,193 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 197,193 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 197,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 157,948 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 157,943 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 121,958 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,955 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 121,863 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 115,390 miles

Nearside Rear 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 7 Sep 2012 107,717 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 100,900 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 94,591 miles

o/s and n/s/r shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,838 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 86,685 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear shock absorbers dust covers missing

Pass 22 Sep 2008 64,971 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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KY55 CJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 KY55 CJX, 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 KY55 CJX registered?

KY55 CJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is KY55 CJX safe to buy?

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