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KV59 XEU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,106 mi
Last recorded174,106 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV59 XEU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 174,106 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 174,100 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fuel cap seal perishing

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 171,686 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (bushes perishing) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 22 May 2024 165,178 miles

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 22 May 2024 165,178 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside front brake disc heat damaged

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 May 2023 159,485 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2023 159,485 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2022 135,136 miles

rear tyres uneven wear inner edges

Pass 21 May 2021 113,267 miles

Nearside Rear 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 19 May 2020 93,666 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 90,548 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,267 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 78,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jul 2016 73,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 67,182 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 60,698 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 47,583 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,543 miles

rear tyres are starting to crack in tread pattern

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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KV59 XEU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KV59 XEU, 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 KV59 XEU registered?

KV59 XEU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 September 2009.

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