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SM09 MHJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

312,109 mi
Last recorded312,109 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2015
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2015 312,109 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 312,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 287,172 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

brake warning light on

steering rack noisey

Pass 5 Jun 2013 212,539 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 143,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jun 2011 85,775 miles

o/s/r bumper below fuel cap protruding from vehicle body

Pass 24 Jun 2010 42,116 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 MHJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MHJ, 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 MHJ registered?

SM09 MHJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 July 2009.

Is SM09 MHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM09 MHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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