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SM54 KEJ

2004 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2011
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,900 mi
Last recorded157,900 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Skoda Octavia101,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM54 KEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 157,900 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 116,785 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 116,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 75,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 75,479 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 67,777 miles

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn at front of arm

Fail 12 Nov 2007 67,523 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front lower wish arm bush worn at front of arm

Pass 15 May 2007 50,758 miles

N/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner and outer edges [2mm tread over 3/4 tyre area]

O/S/F tyre scrubbed on inner edge

O/S/R tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 14 Nov 2006 42,193 miles

exhaust down pipe bracket loose in brackets

offside front tyre on limit 1.6 mm

Pass 23 May 2006 28,910 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,968 miles

O/S/F TYRE 3mm tread

O/S/F tyre 2.5mm tread and scrubbed on outer edge

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 KEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SM54 KEJ, 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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What year was SM54 KEJ registered?

SM54 KEJ is a 2004 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2004.

Is SM54 KEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM54 KEJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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