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SM09 MFO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

280,041 mi
Last recorded280,041 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2024 280,041 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 273,410 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 262,643 miles

Brake pad warning light on,, brake pads not worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2022 262,444 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad warning light on,, brake pads not worn

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 256,132 miles

ENGINE COVERS AND UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Mar 2020 249,341 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Zero emissions detected at EGA

Pass 10 Apr 2019 243,228 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged outer casing cracked (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower tail lamp bulb inop

Nearside Rear shock absorber top bump stop deteriorated

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake caliper hand brake pivot sticking

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak, but not excessive bottom of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 238,229 miles

under trays fitted obscuring some compenents and pipes

Fail 23 Apr 2018 238,229 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

under trays fitted obscuring some compenents and pipes

Pass 1 May 2017 231,498 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Apr 2016 221,566 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 150,954 miles

Slight leak at NSF shock absorber

Fail 14 Apr 2015 150,591 miles

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

Slight leak at NSF shock absorber

Pass 16 Apr 2014 71,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 42,723 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 May 2012 35,115 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 MFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MFO, 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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SM09 MFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2009.

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