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KY59 GVP

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

147,984 mi
Last recorded147,984 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY59 GVP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2026 147,984 miles

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

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

under - trays covers fitted time of the test

Pass 29 Sep 2025 133,144 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,681 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 122,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 113,952 miles

All four tyres worn from inner edge

Corrosion to both rear suspension arms

Pass 29 Sep 2022 107,059 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 107,050 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 106,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 103,403 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 98,042 miles

engine x under covers fitted / very slight split on o/s/f drop link boot

Fail 2 Sep 2019 98,042 miles

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

engine x under covers fitted / very slight split on o/s/f drop link boot

Pass 4 Sep 2018 92,666 miles

both front tyres cutting out bad on inner edges [adv replace] 205/60/15 / tracking

n/s/f drop link boot splitting / engine x under covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2017 79,165 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 63,068 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 62,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 52,400 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 44,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Aug 2013 38,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn to 2.5mm in centre of tread

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

front inner brake pads worn close to warning sensor

Pass 8 Sep 2012 29,313 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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KY59 GVP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel 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 KY59 GVP, 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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KY59 GVP is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 September 2009.

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