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GL59 JYX

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

185,907 mi
Last recorded185,907 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 JYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 185,907 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front window not opening

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2025 185,742 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front window not opening

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

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 173,182 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2024 173,182 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2023 161,722 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 161,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced lower door sill damaged and holed to excess (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front side light worked with a tap

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn very close to limit (just passed) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 146,293 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 146,293 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 134,159 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 134,159 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 2 Dec 2020 123,661 miles

Nearside Front Outer side repeater has a faulty 2nd led

Offside Rear Outer side repeater has a faulty 2nd led

Pass 2 Dec 2019 114,575 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in aluminium arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2019 114,575 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Jammed in fully closed position. (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush in aluminium arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Strongly recommend replacement. 195/65R15 95V. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inside shoulder.

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm. Strongly recommend replacement. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 99,543 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face blued due to heat. Wheel stiff to turn by hand. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both caliper handbrake arms stiff. Suspect seizing cables. Recommend inspection.

Fail 20 Nov 2018 99,542 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Suspect caused by incorrect storage when seat lowered. (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Recommend replacement. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Braking face blued due to heat. Wheel stiff to turn by hand. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Both caliper handbrake arms stiff. Suspect seizing cables. Recommend inspection.

Pass 22 Nov 2017 85,462 miles

Front brake pads 60% worn

Fail 21 Nov 2017 85,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front brake pads are low

Pass 13 Dec 2016 75,404 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 63,068 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 52,141 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 40,819 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 30,239 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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GL59 JYX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GL59 JYX, 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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GL59 JYX is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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