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EK59 EBM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2025
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,045 mi
Last recorded119,045 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK59 EBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2024 119,045 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 107,570 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Dec 2023 107,570 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2022 99,741 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 91,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 86,857 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 79,710 miles

O/S/R TYRE LOW INNER EDGE +N/S CV GAITER CRACKING

Pass 10 Dec 2018 73,198 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 67,299 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 60,726 miles

BOTH LINK ARM RUBBERS CRACKING

REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE +N/S/F CV GAITER CRACKING +BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINT RUBBERS CRACKING

Pass 25 Sep 2015 52,728 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front brake pads worn

Pass 27 Sep 2014 46,310 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 37,096 miles

front tyres low tread on edges +n/s/r tyre tread low on edges

Pass 29 Sep 2012 28,478 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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EK59 EBM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EK59 EBM, 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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EK59 EBM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 October 2009.

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