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SB09 HZS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,209 mi
Last recorded181,209 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB09 HZS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2024 181,209 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear of wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 169,159 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 169,159 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2023 169,158 miles

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

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm - rear bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front blades smeary in operation. (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 155,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 155,576 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 137,250 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 122,646 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2020 122,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty The switch is not operating correctly and needs attention as soon as possible this advisory is / can be dangerous (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake only just met the requirements advise adjustment or repair may be required

Rear tail gate cannot be opened from outside - needs attention

Pass 19 Dec 2018 100,713 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,054 miles

Front nearside and offside tyres perrishing on outer sidewall

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

came belt due?

Fail 28 Dec 2017 80,048 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front nearside and offside tyres perrishing on outer sidewall

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

came belt due?

Pass 18 Jan 2017 69,334 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 69,317 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 66,659 miles

clutch and flywheel faulty

nearside underbody and dirt guard damage

Pass 22 May 2012 48,854 miles

n/s sill and floorpan 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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SB09 HZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SB09 HZS, 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 SB09 HZS registered?

SB09 HZS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2009.

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