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MJ59 ECV

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,016 mi
Last recorded151,016 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ59 ECV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2019 151,016 miles

Front Surface corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Surface corrosion to suspension components

Pass 9 Feb 2018 149,951 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 147,802 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 143,855 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 143,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 121,980 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 121,968 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 99,227 miles

Horn works but not continuous or uniform sound

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism damaged

Fail 9 Nov 2013 98,283 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear seat belt locking mechanism damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2012 73,344 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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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MJ59 ECV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 MJ59 ECV, 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 MJ59 ECV registered?

MJ59 ECV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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