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ST55 JXM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Maroon Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,481 mi
Last recorded118,481 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2026 118,481 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 117,142 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 115,482 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 112,781 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 112,780 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 109,649 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,314 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bushes splitting, no extra movement. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal cracked.

Rear Rear heatshields loose, not likely to fall from vehicle.

Pass 7 Oct 2020 102,465 miles

Central Front Oil leak, a lot of oil on undertray. *ADVISE INVESTIGATION*

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perishing. (205/60 R15 91H) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal cracking.

Rear Multiple suspension arms corroded at the rear.

Pass 8 Oct 2019 98,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR Brake pipes swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

General corrosion to chassis and suspension systems

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre also cracked and perished *ADVISE FIX*

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 98,362 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSR + OSR Brake pipes swollen under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel cap seal cracked and perished

General corrosion to chassis and suspension systems

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 x nails in tyre also cracked and perished *ADVISE FIX*

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Light also on dash *ADVISE FIX* (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *ADVISE FIX* (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF + OSF Rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 90,467 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 82,511 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 74,592 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 64,513 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 53,575 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner tread

Pass 14 Oct 2013 42,741 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 32,400 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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ST55 JXM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Maroon with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ST55 JXM, 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 ST55 JXM registered?

ST55 JXM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2009.

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