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EJ59 ZKV

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

101,787 mi
Last recorded101,787 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 101,787 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 96,614 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 87,029 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 85,849 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2022 84,873 miles

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

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 83,138 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2021 83,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 79,879 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine v. noisy top end at 2000 r.p.m.

Fail 10 Jul 2019 79,897 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper / feed pipe leaking fluid (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine v. noisy top end at 2000 r.p.m.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 63,886 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 63,886 miles

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both o/s and n/s sets of rear brake pads are at limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2017 60,357 miles

Engine MIL lamp on

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 56,980 miles

engine warning lamp on

slight damage on sidewalls on - o/s/f tyre - n/s/f tyre - n/s/r tyre

Fail 1 Sep 2016 56,980 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine warning lamp on

slight damage on sidewalls on - o/s/f tyre - n/s/f tyre - n/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2015 54,080 miles

engine lamp on

o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

Fail 23 Dec 2015 54,080 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine lamp on

o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2014 49,644 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 49,644 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 45,137 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 37,696 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 ZKV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 ZKV, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ59 ZKV is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 January 2010.

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