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SM59 UCS

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,748 mi
Last recorded139,748 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 UCS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 139,748 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 134,905 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2023 127,712 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 127,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill section excessively corroded within Seat belt anchorage prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill section excessively corroded within trailing arm bush mounting prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 117,577 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 107,746 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 98,322 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 86,860 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 77,287 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 77,287 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,336 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 69,336 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2016 69,294 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (supporting panel of the body) is holed/badly corroded. (5.2.6)

Front exhaust mounting split on both sides (mounting to front subframe)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 59,934 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2014 51,778 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Dec 2013 43,665 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 36,127 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UCS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SM59 UCS, 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 UCS is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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