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SM09 MFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

196,704 mi
Last recorded196,704 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM09 MFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 196,704 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,370 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 130,986 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 83,383 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,063 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and devoid tread inside shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 1 May 2017 47,856 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 34,994 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,720 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 32,720 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

left tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Jun 2014 28,228 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,237 miles

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

front wiper blades leaving slight streek on windscreen

Pass 20 Jun 2012 16,849 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 MFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MFJ, 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 MFJ registered?

SM09 MFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2009.

Is SM09 MFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 MFJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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