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GL59 MKC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL59 MKC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 161,037 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 159,477 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 156,725 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 153,967 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 133,746 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 132,033 miles

Offside Rear reflector damaged but functional

undershields obscure some components

Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,082 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undershields obscure some components

Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,385 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2017 101,838 miles

Nearside Rear bump stops perised

Offside Rear bump stop perished

heavy damage to front of vehicle

Fail 8 Dec 2017 101,746 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear bump stops perised

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear bump stop perished

heavy damage to front of vehicle

Pass 2 Dec 2016 89,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 77,204 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 77,204 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 65,643 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 51,025 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 51,025 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2012 37,124 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 MKC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GL59 MKC, 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 GL59 MKC registered?

GL59 MKC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2009.

Is GL59 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL59 MKC shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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