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LC59 LJE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,917 mi
Last recorded140,917 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 LJE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 140,917 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 134,661 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 128,478 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 128,478 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 122,282 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 116,134 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 107,013 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 107,013 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 99,158 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 12 Jan 2019 88,703 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2019 88,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 79,385 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2018 79,385 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 71,939 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 71,939 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 59,906 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 50,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2015 50,784 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jan 2014 40,795 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 32,942 miles

Front inner pads worn.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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LC59 LJE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LC59 LJE, 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 LC59 LJE registered?

LC59 LJE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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