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RV59 RKY

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

103,715 mi
Last recorded103,715 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV59 RKY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 103,715 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 99,850 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 92,929 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 84,208 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,819 miles

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 75,819 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 75,740 miles

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 63,473 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 63,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 58,007 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 52,764 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 46,727 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 41,563 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 36,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 30,423 miles

N/S/F tyre edge worn and age cracked

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre edge worn and age cracked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2013 24,527 miles

age cracks both front tyres

Pass 24 Jul 2012 18,244 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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RV59 RKY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV59 RKY, 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 RV59 RKY registered?

RV59 RKY is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 October 2009.

Is RV59 RKY safe to buy?

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