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KU09 KFE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

149,311 mi
Last recorded149,311 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 149,311 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play driver side and passenger side front ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play driver side and passenger side front wishbone ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement driver side and passenger side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 143,491 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 139,485 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2023 118,129 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 112,155 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2022 112,155 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 108,825 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 105,101 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 105,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,745 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 100,743 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,972 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 95,972 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,449 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine cover under trays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2016 84,199 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front cut on tyre tread however not exposing cords

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,231 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 69,639 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre low tread and m+s tread pattern

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,688 miles

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2012 39,341 miles

both rear tyres slight sidewall damage & tread going stepped on inner edge slightly

under trays fitted

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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KU09 KFE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 KU09 KFE, 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 KU09 KFE registered?

KU09 KFE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2009.

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The MOT history for KU09 KFE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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