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VE59 KUV

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

155,513 mi
Last recorded155,513 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 KUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2026 155,513 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2026 155,513 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 146,198 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear seat belts not checked time of test due to objects on back seat

Pass 27 Jul 2024 137,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 129,625 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 121,044 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 111,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 101,272 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing unevenly on the inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2019 89,199 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s & n/s rear

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2018 77,731 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded slighlty

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,897 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 63,712 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 55,176 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 49,261 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,208 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 33,213 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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VE59 KUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 VE59 KUV, 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 VE59 KUV registered?

VE59 KUV is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2009.

Is VE59 KUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 KUV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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