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RK59 ZLU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,411 mi
Last recorded110,411 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 ZLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 110,411 miles

Cooling system showing signs of a leak from radiator

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2025 107,049 miles

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2025 107,049 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2024 103,546 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 99,279 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 96,199 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 93,102 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 91,359 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 84,214 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,215 miles

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - 195/65/15 91v Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to get low at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 76,214 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick discs lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Covers/undertrays fitted

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

Front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit - 195/65/15 91v Dunlop (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Starting to get low at 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 67,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 67,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 58,698 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 49,586 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)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 39,961 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 31,479 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 23,548 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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RK59 ZLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RK59 ZLU, 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 RK59 ZLU registered?

RK59 ZLU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2009.

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