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KP09 UNU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,360 mi
Last recorded169,360 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP09 UNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 169,360 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 169,356 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 166,678 miles

Brake pad warning light illuminated

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 164,199 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2022 164,179 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing to be rechecked (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 146,388 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2019 121,147 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 103,635 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 93,568 miles

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

both front tyres getting low, nail in offside front, (close to inside edge)

Fail 15 Dec 2017 93,568 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective levelling adjuster repaired (1.7.2)

both front tyres getting low, nail in offside front, (close to inside edge)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 79,536 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 64,666 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,834 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,834 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 44,641 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 33,535 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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KP09 UNU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KP09 UNU, 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 KP09 UNU registered?

KP09 UNU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 July 2009.

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