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SM59 ZVT

2010 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,211 mi
Last recorded67,211 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2019
Typical for 2010 Skoda Octavia91,214 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM59 ZVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2010
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear and center heat shields loose.

Rear exhaust sleeve clamp bolt missing but not leaking.

Under tray corroding.

Fail 27 Feb 2019 67,209 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center flexi pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear and center heat shields loose.

Rear exhaust sleeve clamp bolt missing but not leaking.

Under tray corroding.

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front offside & nearside tyres worn at edge areas

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded offside & nearside. (2.4.C.1b)

low fuel light on

undertrays & covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 42,235 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 42,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 36,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 30,321 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 30,320 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,174 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 16,520 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 ZVT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZVT, 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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SM59 ZVT is a 2010 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2010.

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