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KY58 SMX

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

70,381 mi
Last recorded70,381 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY58 SMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 70,381 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2026 70,370 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour nsr osr nsf osf (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 68,302 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2025 68,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 66,929 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 66,913 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front n/s and o/s lower arms are different , cast nearside , pressed steel offside

Fail 15 Mar 2024 66,850 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure Sellotaped on (0.1 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working wing mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the cracking on the inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in the cracking on the inner tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front n/s and o/s lower arms are different , cast nearside , pressed steel offside

Pass 16 Mar 2023 65,164 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracking in the treads and on the walls

Fail 16 Mar 2023 65,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear coil spring coil rubbing on lower arm

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

both rear tyres have age related cracking in the treads and on the walls

Pass 18 Mar 2022 64,343 miles

both rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 11 Mar 2022 64,339 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyres badly cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2021 62,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 61,998 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,563 miles

vehicle has different bottom arms fitted to front suspension. cast on nearside and sheet steel on offside

Fail 19 Mar 2020 60,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread down to and through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tread down to and through cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

vehicle has different bottom arms fitted to front suspension. cast on nearside and sheet steel on offside

Pass 4 Apr 2019 59,137 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2019 59,119 miles

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 57,592 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 57,592 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 57,554 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front egr cooler and valve (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2017 56,250 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,183 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 51,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 46,681 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 40,460 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 32,890 miles

nearside rear light unit slightly damaged

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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KY58 SMX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KY58 SMX, 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 KY58 SMX registered?

KY58 SMX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2009.

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