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SM54 KCZ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,655 mi
Last recorded169,655 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 KCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 169,655 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 159,678 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Underside and components corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2021 150,339 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2021 150,339 miles

Offside Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Passenger's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 9 Feb 2018 146,645 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 146,643 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2017 141,446 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 133,724 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,438 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 120,290 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 113,870 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/S and N/S rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 113,870 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM

O/S and N/S rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2012 108,516 miles

both front brake back plates deteriorating

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 2 Nov 2011 93,281 miles

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

both front brake back plates deteriorating

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 3 Nov 2010 81,807 miles

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 3 Nov 2010 81,803 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

slight drag on offside front brake

Pass 12 Nov 2009 68,318 miles

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 12 Nov 2009 68,318 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear shock absorbers dust covers insecure

slight damage to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 5 Nov 2008 54,516 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 41,229 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 41,227 miles

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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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SM54 KCZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 101,231 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 SM54 KCZ, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM54 KCZ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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