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SM59 EKK

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

126,271 mi
Last recorded126,271 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 EKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 126,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 120,752 miles

Nearside Front C V Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2025 120,752 miles

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

Nearside Front C V Boot leaking grease

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 113,206 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 106,185 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/f and o/s/f (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and o/s/r showing inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

tyre tread depth---nsf 4.4mm---osf 3.9mm---nsr 3.9mm---osr 3.9mm

Fail 29 Mar 2023 106,183 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/f--o/s/f--n/s/r--o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2022 96,154 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing no visible ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 96,153 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 90,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

engine timing belt replacement due

n/a/r and o/s/r tyres showing some inner edge wear

Pass 17 Mar 2020 87,256 miles

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

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

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

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

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

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Mar 2020 87,256 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 77,351 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both nearside and offside ()

Pass 22 Mar 2018 67,378 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and dirt shields adrift

Fail 20 Mar 2018 67,376 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated and dirt shields adrift

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

n/s/f tyre tread depth--3.9mm

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread depth --3.9mm

Fail 23 Mar 2017 57,383 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and body undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

n/s/f tyre tread depth--3.9mm

n/s/r and o/s/r shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

o/s/f tyre tread depth --3.9mm

Pass 15 Mar 2016 47,351 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

n/s/r tyre 3.9mm

n/s/r tyre inner edge wear

o/s/r tyre 3.7mm

undertrays and engine covers obscuring view of some components

Pass 18 Mar 2015 38,558 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 27,196 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsr and osr tyres showing tread cracks [no visible ply/cords]

Pass 11 Apr 2013 13,748 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 13,133 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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SM59 EKK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SM59 EKK, 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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SM59 EKK is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2009.

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