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SW09 LKL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,772 mi
Last recorded165,772 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW09 LKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 165,772 miles

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

rear floor/chassis legs corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

various panels and suspension components covered with underseal[unable to inspect]

Fail 28 Oct 2025 165,761 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative indicates left when indicating to go right (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

rear floor/chassis legs corroded

rear subframe heavily corroded

various panels and suspension components covered with underseal[unable to inspect]

Pass 9 Sep 2024 153,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion over rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced heavy corrosion over various underbody sections ,crossmembers and inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 146,198 miles

Both outer sills under sealed.

Fuel tank straps have corrosion.

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear links. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub frame heavily corroded and corrosion to rear suspension components.

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear. (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle underside has corrosion in areas.

Pass 25 Oct 2022 136,690 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 130,637 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 130,637 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 127,095 miles

Offside Front Outer sill,corroded/soft

Fail 9 Oct 2020 127,095 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer sill,corroded/soft

Pass 27 Mar 2019 117,618 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 107,536 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 100,113 miles

engine management light on

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 100,113 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 5 Jul 2016 86,723 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 86,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2015 70,451 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,278 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 56,278 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 41,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2013 41,725 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2012 31,850 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SW09 LKL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 SW09 LKL, 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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SW09 LKL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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