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HK59 DME

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

218,915 mi
Last recorded218,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK59 DME
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 218,915 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 218,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2025 208,228 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2025 208,227 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2023 195,468 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 195,463 miles

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

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

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

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 181,501 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2022 181,501 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 166,012 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 144,807 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 131,903 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 117,805 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Damage to outer sill

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/damage in swept zone not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 117,805 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Damage to outer sill

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/damage in swept zone not over 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,118 miles

Offside Rear Slight binding on brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2017 110,115 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Slight binding on brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 101,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 91,947 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread very low inner edge not primary tread

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread low inner edge not primary tread

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread very low inner edge not primary tread

Pass 3 Dec 2014 80,926 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 66,508 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 54,079 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 54,078 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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HK59 DME is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HK59 DME, 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 HK59 DME registered?

HK59 DME is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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