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SM59 GXC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

81,769 mi
Last recorded81,769 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 GXC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 81,769 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 75,714 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 70,281 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 65,709 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 65,709 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 62,031 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 57,845 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 57,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 55,521 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 55,521 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 50,487 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,298 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 41,392 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2016 41,392 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 37,119 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 33,859 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 33,859 miles

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 30,552 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 26,165 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 GXC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SM59 GXC, 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 SM59 GXC registered?

SM59 GXC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2009.

Is SM59 GXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM59 GXC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SM59 GXC have outstanding finance?

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