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KU09 KOJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,500 mi
Last recorded150,500 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU09 KOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 150,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 140,422 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 140,422 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 132,269 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 131,865 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 131,768 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level brake light - several LED'S in-operative (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 119,591 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 111,292 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 100,751 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 100,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 87,429 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 May 2018 86,970 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 73,198 miles

High level brake light has few led's not working

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 73,197 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

High level brake light has few led's not working

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 62,755 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 54,474 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 43,952 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jun 2013 35,164 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 25,099 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 May 2012 25,099 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 KOJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KOJ, 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 KOJ registered?

KU09 KOJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 May 2009.

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