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EX59 XMU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

35,281 mi
Last recorded35,281 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 XMU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 35,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 May 2026 35,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking between tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 34,321 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 32,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 30,125 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 28,023 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2022 28,010 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 26,625 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 25,478 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 23,573 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, and have perished side walls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 20,998 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 20,998 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 18,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2017 18,589 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,586 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 13,834 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 11,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 9,434 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 7,571 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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EX59 XMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX59 XMU, 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 EX59 XMU registered?

EX59 XMU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 September 2009.

Is EX59 XMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 XMU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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