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EJ59 ZKW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

60,489 mi
Last recorded60,489 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ59 ZKW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 60,489 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2026 60,480 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 59,462 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 58,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 57,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits on inside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear lower arms corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2022 56,447 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly cracking in tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly castleated around inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 55,719 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 55,103 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 54,194 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 50,765 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 47,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 43,499 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 41,100 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,364 miles

both front tyres perished

handbrake slightly stiff

Fail 16 Dec 2014 36,363 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

both front tyres perished

handbrake slightly stiff

undertray rear bolts missing

Pass 11 Dec 2013 30,420 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner treads worn badly

engine oil low

Pass 12 Dec 2012 23,600 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 ZKW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 ZKW, 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 ZKW registered?

EJ59 ZKW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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