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BJ59 EKB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

114,403 mi
Last recorded114,403 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 EKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 114,403 miles

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

Under Trays Fitted by Manufacture.

Pass 20 Sep 2024 110,283 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 101,248 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 97,178 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 96,961 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 96,961 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 95,739 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 85,274 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear (5.2.3 (e))

oil level very low,engine rattle.

Pass 18 Nov 2017 74,489 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 66,564 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 57,091 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 57,091 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 47,292 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 47,292 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 37,667 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 29,334 miles

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

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

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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BJ59 EKB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BJ59 EKB, 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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BJ59 EKB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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