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MX59 YYO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,450 mi
Last recorded125,450 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX59 YYO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 125,450 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Badly perished and starting to cracking open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

No coolant in expansion bottle

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 13 May 2020 125,450 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Badly perished and starting to cracking open (5.3.4 (b) (i))

No coolant in expansion bottle

Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged All buckle covers missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 112,439 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 96,362 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 96,297 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 85,420 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted

Fail 23 Feb 2017 85,420 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit is on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2016 74,728 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 60,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 48,210 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 35,708 miles

REAR TYRES 3.5 MM

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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MX59 YYO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MX59 YYO, 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 MX59 YYO registered?

MX59 YYO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2009.

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