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SM11 KEJ

2011 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

147,701 mi
Last recorded147,701 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM11 KEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 147,701 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2023 137,368 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 128,127 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2021 124,270 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 110,545 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 106,786 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 106,786 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge 205/60/16 (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 May 2017 100,337 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 19 May 2017 100,337 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 13 May 2016 91,122 miles

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2015 81,191 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 70,877 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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SM11 KEJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 SM11 KEJ, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM11 KEJ registered?

SM11 KEJ is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2011.

Is SM11 KEJ safe to buy?

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