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DU59 XBS

2009 Skoda Roomster

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

168,243 mi
Last recorded168,243 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Roomster64,864 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU59 XBS
MakeSkoda
ModelRoomster
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 168,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats have been removed

slight play in off side steering arm

Fail 21 Sep 2022 168,243 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

rear seats have been removed

slight play in off side steering arm

Fail 21 Sep 2022 168,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

rear seats have been removed

Pass 9 Sep 2021 152,354 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

slight play in steering arms

Fail 9 Sep 2021 152,351 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded but not blowing

slight play in steering arms

Pass 27 Aug 2020 137,816 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened may require attention by next service (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack drumstick has slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

hand brake may require attention at next service

Pass 20 Sep 2019 123,715 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats have been removed

Fail 20 Sep 2019 123,715 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

rear seats have been removed

Pass 20 Sep 2018 103,127 miles

Exhaust system corroded but not blowing

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 83,558 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 83,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,425 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dog cage fitted over rear seats. Rear seatbelts not tested

Fail 1 Sep 2016 71,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dog cage fitted over rear seats. Rear seatbelts not tested

Pass 28 Aug 2015 56,239 miles

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

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

passenger seats missing at time of test

Pass 27 Aug 2014 42,980 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,512 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 18 Aug 2012 17,125 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 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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DU59 XBS is a 2009 Skoda Roomster in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU59 XBS, 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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DU59 XBS is a 2009 Skoda Roomster, first registered on 1 September 2009.

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