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KU09 KOB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,043 mi
Last recorded160,043 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 160,043 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 2 Mar 2021 160,043 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 135,169 miles

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 4 Mar 2020 135,139 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Plus Suspension Components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Worn on Inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under vehicle cover, trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 22 Aug 2019 129,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2019 129,706 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front of (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,840 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2018 118,839 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 110,310 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 110,308 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2016 103,747 miles

Advise both front tyres on 2mm.

Pass 27 May 2015 95,489 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 75,352 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 48,117 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 39,893 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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KU09 KOB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KU09 KOB, 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 KOB registered?

KU09 KOB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 May 2009.

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