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EJ59 JPY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,998 mi
Last recorded113,998 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 JPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 113,998 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp Not Fitted Correctly

Fail 18 Nov 2025 113,998 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp Not Fitted Correctly

Pass 14 Nov 2024 97,851 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2024 97,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2023 82,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 76,860 miles

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 71,618 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 65,665 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (205-55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2020 65,665 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front discs lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (205-55-16) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge and cracking (205/55/16) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 59,506 miles

Both front tyres wearing bald on inner edge

Both rear tyres worn bald on inner tread

Front brake discs lipping

Front outer brake pads wearing low

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2018 52,047 miles

Front brake discs lipping

Front outer brake pads worn around 70%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Nov 2018 52,047 miles

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

Front brake discs lipping

Front outer brake pads worn around 70%

Nearside Rear Tyre worn flat on inner tread + worn around 3mm + nail in tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn flat on inner tread + worn around 3.5mm + nail in tread

Pass 14 Nov 2017 45,327 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 45,327 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 38,614 miles

Nearside Rear tyre getting low on tread & cracking on outer wall

Pass 12 Nov 2015 31,785 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 25,447 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,622 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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EJ59 JPY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EJ59 JPY, 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 EJ59 JPY registered?

EJ59 JPY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2009.

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