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SM59 ZVE

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,734 mi
Last recorded85,734 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ZVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 85,734 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2025 84,805 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 83,653 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 82,630 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 81,879 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 76,558 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 76,558 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 73,040 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 67,460 miles

Nearside Rear Lower lower sidelight inop.

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 59,706 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 53,754 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 47,257 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,625 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 38,625 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

n/s/f tyre feathering on edges.

Pass 11 Feb 2014 31,046 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 24,237 miles

Slight roughness from nearside front wheel when rotated

Fail 4 Feb 2013 24,142 miles

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight roughness from nearside front wheel when rotated

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 ZVE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 ZVE, 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 ZVE registered?

SM59 ZVE is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 February 2010.

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