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GF59 KMG

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

186,446 mi
Last recorded186,446 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF59 KMG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 186,446 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 May 2026 186,406 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2025 172,072 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 132,278 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2022 102,951 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning wing mirror unit type (4.4.1 (a) (i))

dash has fault indicator symbol sometimes remains displayed for left turn and symbol to say the lights are switched on sometimes goes out also fuel light flashes but tank half full

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2021 100,515 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in the tread area 2016 dot code (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 98,743 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 98,743 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and uneven wear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 93,169 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 93,169 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 77,162 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))

Fail 29 Nov 2018 77,162 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 61,944 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 53,449 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 53,449 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 45,408 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 36,015 miles

o/s/r tyre devoid of tread inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 23,998 miles

offside rear tyre (sawtooth)on inside

Pass 12 Oct 2012 23,173 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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GF59 KMG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 GF59 KMG, 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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GF59 KMG is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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