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HK09 CTY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

127,980 mi
Last recorded127,980 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK09 CTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 127,980 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 124,749 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 121,898 miles

Central Front exhaust clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 121,898 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Front exhaust clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 119,796 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeve clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Fail 23 Nov 2022 119,791 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Central Front exhaust sleeve clamp fractured

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 10 Nov 2021 116,793 miles

Central Front exhaust sleeve clamp fractured but not leaking

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 113,062 miles

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 May 2019 103,172 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 May 2018 92,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre has cut in sidewall not showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread is on 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front worn unevenly on edges

Offside Rear rear bump stop split

Offside Rear tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2017 79,286 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tread but not deep

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

engine covers fitted obscuring items

engine light on dash

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Fail 16 May 2017 79,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine covers fitted obscuring items

engine light on dash

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover loose

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tread but not deep

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under body trims fitted obscuring items

Pass 27 Apr 2016 71,001 miles

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

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2016 71,001 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine cover fitted

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 60,081 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 50,101 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust emissions too clean to register

Pass 15 May 2013 38,030 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 38,030 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2012 28,193 miles

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

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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HK09 CTY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.4% with a typical mileage of 92,046 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 HK09 CTY, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK09 CTY registered?

HK09 CTY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 July 2009.

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