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KY55 CMZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

196,295 mi
Last recorded196,295 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 196,295 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limmit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2015 181,540 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside inner wheel arch fouling on tyre on lock

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Oct 2015 181,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Nearside inner wheel arch fouling on tyre on lock

Offside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2014 167,067 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 167,067 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 150,869 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

slight bind on o/s/rear brake

Pass 15 Oct 2012 131,848 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 15 Oct 2012 131,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 111,342 miles

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

mil light staying on

small split by inner clip on n/s front cv boot but not leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2010 90,363 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light staying on

small split in n/s front cv boot by inner clip

strong advise n/s front tyre bald on inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2010 89,957 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine warning light staying on

small split in n/s front cv boot by inner clip

strong advise n/s front tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 23 Oct 2009 65,792 miles

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear.only limited check of seatbelt possible

rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edges

Pass 27 Sep 2008 36,491 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 CMZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CMZ, 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 CMZ registered?

KY55 CMZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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