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SM59 YOL

2010 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

133,089 mi
Last recorded133,089 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 YOL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 133,089 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2023 133,061 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure silencer pipe split and attached in the centre of the silencer (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 130,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 119,679 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 119,612 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 108,092 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Lower ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 93,639 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 93,575 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 78,337 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 78,271 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 78,271 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 72,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 66,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x60x15 wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge 205x60x15

drivers rear calliper sticking causing slight brake bind

minor bind at nearside rear brakes

slightly low reading on parking brake effort at driver side

Fail 24 Jan 2017 66,008 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205x60x15 wearing on edge (4.1.E.1)

drivers front tyre worn on inner edge 205x60x15

drivers rear calliper sticking causing slight brake bind

minor bind at nearside rear brakes

slightly low reading on parking brake effort at driver side

Pass 29 Jan 2016 60,279 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear fog lamp switch stiff

Fail 26 Jan 2016 60,236 miles

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

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

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

rear fog lamp switch stiff

Pass 26 Jan 2015 51,130 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,110 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,301 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 YOL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2010 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 91,214 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 YOL, 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 16 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM59 YOL registered?

SM59 YOL is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2010.

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