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KM09 HCO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,992 mi
Last recorded158,992 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM09 HCO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 158,992 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2024 154,204 miles

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

underbody corrosion.

Fail 17 Dec 2024 154,202 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corrosion.

Pass 15 Dec 2023 145,689 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge need replacing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,795 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 114,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Dec 2021 114,798 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 106,285 miles

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Fail 16 Dec 2020 106,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,949 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2019 92,949 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 76,758 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 76,756 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working and damaged. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 62,502 miles

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape on the inner edges.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 62,502 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 53,396 miles

Baby seat fitted

Wipers starting to smear the screen.

Pass 26 Jun 2015 42,939 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 42,939 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 30,672 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Jun 2013 25,211 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 18,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front 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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KM09 HCO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KM09 HCO, 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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KM09 HCO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 June 2009.

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