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LH09 KVE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

188,658 mi
Last recorded188,658 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLH09 KVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 188,658 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 186,579 miles

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 186,579 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front door mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge nearly through to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 177,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 177,958 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator warning light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour flashing white (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing mirror cover smashed off (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides heavily corroded with partially missing friction surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive multiple (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 168,580 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 168,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 156,787 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 156,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 142,064 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 134,282 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 124,712 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2016 124,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 106,925 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,835 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 64,693 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 49,717 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 27,577 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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LH09 KVE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LH09 KVE, 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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LH09 KVE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 March 2009.

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