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SM09 FTE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

218,733 mi
Last recorded218,733 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 FTE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 218,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BACK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 193,642 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 165,867 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 165,864 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 113,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 113,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 48,940 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 42,250 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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SM09 FTE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SM09 FTE, 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 SM09 FTE registered?

SM09 FTE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2009.

Is SM09 FTE safe to buy?

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