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SM09 KVB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

161,036 mi
Last recorded161,036 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 KVB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2019 161,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 121,469 miles

underside covered by trays

Pass 8 Jan 2019 121,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated droplink (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect misting (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

underbellys fitted

Pass 28 May 2018 111,926 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,039 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 109,039 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 13,008 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 13,008 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 41,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 37,041 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 31,365 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 31,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 24,433 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 KVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

SM09 KVB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

Is SM09 KVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 KVB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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