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SM09 PFZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,080 mi
Last recorded156,080 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 156,080 miles

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules rusty

Offside Front ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Front brake hose ferrules rusty

reverse lights inop

Fail 14 Jun 2018 156,080 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust sleeve deterioated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Front brake hose ferrules rusty

Offside Front ball joint dust cover cracking

Offside Front brake hose ferrules rusty

reverse lights inop

Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 150,173 miles

both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge

centre exhaust sleeve rusty

o/s/f tyre worn slightly on inner edge & tyre tread depth on 3mm

Pass 11 Jun 2015 142,242 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 142,242 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear washer jet not working.

n/s/r suspension bump stop detteriorated.

o/s/r suspension bump stop detteriorated.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 112,382 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 112,382 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 81,737 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 PFZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PFZ, 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 PFZ registered?

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

Is SM09 PFZ safe to buy?

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