CarVerify

Free Car Check

SP09 XZG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

229,869 mi
Last recorded229,869 miles
Recorded on29 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP09 XZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2025 229,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 223,116 miles
Fail 1 May 2024 222,960 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2023 215,033 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 208,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 202,234 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 202,181 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 193,518 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on both sills

Pass 27 Feb 2019 182,557 miles

Nearside Rear anti roll bar link rod has slight play

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 164,908 miles

Engine light on.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is becoming noisy.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light. (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 164,904 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort When handbrake applied. (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine light on.

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing is becoming noisy.

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level brake light. (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 142,446 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 141,783 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper and lower offside lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 118,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint tube (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 118,377 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint tube (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,761 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 76,857 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,857 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2013 59,564 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 59,564 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,018 miles

hight level brake light source deterioating.

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SP09 XZG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SP09 XZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SP09 XZG?

You can check the full history of SP09 XZG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SP09 XZG registered?

SP09 XZG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2009.

Is SP09 XZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP09 XZG shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SP09 XZG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SP09 XZG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.