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MF55 KPT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

267,846 mi
Last recorded267,846 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF55 KPT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2015 267,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (3.6.A.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 231,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2014 231,474 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2013 186,326 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

Fail 27 Feb 2013 186,318 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

airbag warning light on

Pass 31 Jan 2012 151,169 miles

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

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

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

air bag warning light on

o/s/f lower ball goint nut is not of locking type ( driver advised me that locktight has being used )

Fail 31 Jan 2012 151,145 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

air bag warning light on

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

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

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

o/s/f lower ball goint nut is not of locking type ( driver advised me that locktight has being used )

Pass 7 Feb 2011 115,708 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 115,695 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 80,756 miles

o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly dim

Pass 1 Feb 2010 80,729 miles

o/s headlamp beam pattern slightly dim?

screws missing from engine plastic under shield

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,725 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 60,719 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 60,451 miles

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

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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MF55 KPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MF55 KPT, 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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MF55 KPT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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