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KY55 CKA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

198,649 mi
Last recorded198,649 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CKA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2024 198,649 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 189,455 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 183,121 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2022 183,119 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 176,131 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2020 173,390 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2020 173,389 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 166,081 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2018 161,024 miles

Offside Front door mirror view slightly restricted

Fail 30 Oct 2018 161,023 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front door mirror view slightly restricted

Pass 19 Oct 2017 153,611 miles

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

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

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Pass 1 Nov 2016 142,273 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 131,346 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 131,344 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 118,044 miles

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

Slight Bind To Rear Wheels And N/S/F

Fail 9 Oct 2014 118,044 miles

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

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

Slight Bind To Rear Wheels And N/S/F

Pass 24 Sep 2013 103,982 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 90,167 miles

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

Nearside rear bump stop heavily perished

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

Rear brake, backing plates are excessivily corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2011 71,954 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,105 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,089 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 17 Sep 2008 33,103 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 33,103 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 CKA 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 73.9%.

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 KY55 CKA, 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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KY55 CKA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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