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RK59 ZMO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,883 mi
Last recorded99,883 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK59 ZMO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 99,883 miles

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

trays and covers fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2025 94,393 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 90,819 miles

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

rear suspension arms corroded nearside and offside

Pass 6 Sep 2023 83,697 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 77,001 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 76,999 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 68,540 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,540 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2020 62,975 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 60,393 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 56,274 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 53,308 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 49,914 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated Centre buckle plastic housing (5.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 46,567 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 40,752 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Aug 2014 40,752 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2013 34,557 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,299 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear tyres are feathering

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 ZMO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

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

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