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DE59 LXA

2009 Skoda Roomster

Silver Petrol 1198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

113,281 mi
Last recorded113,281 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Roomster64,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE59 LXA
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 113,281 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 106,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Sep 2023 106,968 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 96,486 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 96,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 89,109 miles

n/s + o/s front coil springs not located correctly

Fail 1 Sep 2021 89,109 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

n/s + o/s front coil springs not located correctly

Pass 19 Aug 2020 83,475 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2020 83,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns+os (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 77,384 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 67,022 miles
Fail 15 May 2018 67,022 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns+os (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 60,738 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns+os (3.5.1i)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ns front and os rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 50,758 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 50,758 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 40,716 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 40,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 30,128 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 30,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 18,720 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 16,711 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Roomster?

Based on 339,198 MOT tests across 22,877 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
5,830
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
22,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,223
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,146
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 1,804
position lamp(s) not working 1,732
Stop lamp not working 1,699
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DE59 LXA is a 2009 Skoda Roomster in Silver with a 1,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Roomster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 64,864 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 Roomster fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 3,223 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE59 LXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Roomster typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 17 years old, this Skoda Roomster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DE59 LXA registered?

DE59 LXA is a 2009 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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