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KY55 CLO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

382,143 mi
Last recorded382,143 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 382,143 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 376,631 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 376,631 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

near side stop light dull

Pass 6 Mar 2019 349,821 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 349,806 miles

Direction indicator not working both side repeaters (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rea bottom arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 315,967 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 315,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 281,218 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 244,283 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 202,105 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 202,105 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 162,180 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2014 162,180 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 22 Mar 2013 145,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 130,509 miles

Air Bag warning light on

Engine management light on

Fail 16 Sep 2011 130,441 miles

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

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

Air Bag warning light on

Engine management light on

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 107,835 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 85,636 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 63,054 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 63,052 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 CLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CLO, 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 CLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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