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OV59 XMT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

201,137 mi
Last recorded201,137 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV59 XMT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 201,137 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2025 192,172 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2025 192,142 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2024 184,700 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 182,348 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2022 182,264 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2021 163,898 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 130,918 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2019 130,839 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 115,586 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 102,059 miles

slight corrosion to both front brake discs on inner faces

Pass 23 Jul 2016 94,179 miles

engine cover & under-covers fitted obscuring some engine bay & underside components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 94,125 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front both front tyres worn on inside edge close to cords

Nearside Front age cracks

Nearside Rear age cracks

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape inside edge

Offside Front age cracks

Offside Rear age cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2015 82,468 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2014 71,307 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 59,611 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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OV59 XMT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV59 XMT, 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 OV59 XMT registered?

OV59 XMT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is OV59 XMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV59 XMT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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