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KN09 XZS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,360 mi
Last recorded159,360 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN09 XZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 159,360 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 154,633 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 149,539 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 149,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2022 132,286 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2022 132,286 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 117,787 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panel fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 6 Apr 2021 117,787 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover panel fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 30 Mar 2020 103,608 miles

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

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 12 Apr 2019 90,953 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 90,921 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 82,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 73,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 63,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in inner part of tread less than 25mm and worn out of shape on inner edge and has slight cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre is bald on inner edge and has slight cracking on outer edge

Fail 8 Apr 2016 63,721 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front tyres are worn close to wear bars

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a small cut in inner part of tread less than 25mm and worn out of shape on inner edge and has slight cracking on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre is bald on inner edge and has slight cracking on outer edge

Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,061 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 55,059 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 45,561 miles

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

nearside front tyre is worn more on the inside .

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,740 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,731 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 28,139 miles

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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KN09 XZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 KN09 XZS, 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 KN09 XZS registered?

KN09 XZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 April 2009.

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