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PK59 ZGB

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

182,004 mi
Last recorded182,004 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK59 ZGB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 182,004 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened subframe and arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear spring corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,908 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2024 127,253 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 90,153 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 81,057 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge + cracking/PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 73,565 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 70,941 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 67,359 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 64,738 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 64,738 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (starting to split) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 60,675 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 57,427 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 52,634 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 49,122 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 43,882 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,052 miles

Both rear tyres saw toothed on inner shoulders

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

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

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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PK59 ZGB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PK59 ZGB, 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 PK59 ZGB registered?

PK59 ZGB is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 November 2009.

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