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HV59 JYS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

196,000 mi
Last recorded196,000 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV59 JYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2026 196,000 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2025 188,658 miles

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2025 188,604 miles

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

Both front lower suspension arms corroded

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2024 178,939 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

brakes very spongy

rear bump stops insecure

Pass 18 Sep 2023 168,603 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2023 168,603 miles

Both front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers perished but preventing the ingress of dirt.

Both rear shock absorber bump stops in poor condition

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

Rear subframe and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2022 158,727 miles

front lower wishbone bushes perished & worn

rear shock absorber bump stops very worn

rear suspension & floor corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perished & worn

Pass 17 Sep 2021 147,533 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops insecure

underside corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2020 138,075 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

both rear bump stops in poor condition

rear axle beam corroded

underside corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 127,099 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on edges and going out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 114,328 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower side light not working

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 100,350 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Sep 2017 100,347 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 85,608 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2016 85,608 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 72,056 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 72,056 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,584 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 44,816 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,506 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HV59 JYS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV59 JYS, 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 HV59 JYS registered?

HV59 JYS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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