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BJ59 ZVT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,025 mi
Last recorded120,025 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ59 ZVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 120,025 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 119,976 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 119,976 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 115,960 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 115,852 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 107,894 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2019 107,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 93,542 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 93,542 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 93,487 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 92,688 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 65,427 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2016 65,305 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 41,519 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2015 41,519 miles

registration plate deteriorated cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 31,251 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)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 20,864 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2011 20,449 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 366 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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BJ59 ZVT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BJ59 ZVT, 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 BJ59 ZVT registered?

BJ59 ZVT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 November 2009.

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