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EJ59 XEM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

103,700 mi
Last recorded103,700 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 XEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 103,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 94,586 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2023 88,620 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2023 88,618 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 83,480 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 78,592 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 73,115 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 73,085 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 62,342 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 54,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 45,787 miles

Front wipers slightly smear windscreen

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

under shields fitted obscuring testers view

Pass 23 Nov 2016 44,789 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 44,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 41,343 miles

condition of offside front tyre (perish cracks in tread) .

under trays fitted .

Pass 19 Nov 2014 36,221 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Nov 2013 31,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

condition of parking brake operation .

Pass 19 Nov 2012 25,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 25,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XEM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ59 XEM, 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 XEM registered?

EJ59 XEM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 November 2009.

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