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SB59 JLO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

209,626 mi
Last recorded209,626 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 JLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 209,626 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger side under body slight damage

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Mar 2022 209,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both side front (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front passenger side under body slight damage

Offside Front Day light running not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened Both side rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 191,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 175,265 miles

under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2020 175,260 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray fitted

Pass 13 Feb 2019 171,596 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Feb 2019 171,596 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 171,526 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 164,058 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 149,962 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 149,962 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 133,984 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 107,576 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2015 107,576 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 79,497 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 58,617 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 58,617 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SB59 JLO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SB59 JLO, 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 SB59 JLO registered?

SB59 JLO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

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