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WK59 SKZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,072 mi
Last recorded126,072 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK59 SKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2026 126,072 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play @ limit also slight knock so advise replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s worn on inner shoulders only (5.2.3 (e))

both dips on upper max marks

both front wishbone rear bush's just starting to perish/crack so check @ next service

side skirts, belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 12 Sep 2025 119,098 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD ON INNER SHOULDER ONLY MUST BE GETTING CLOSE TO CORDS AND ADVISE REPLACING FOR SAFETY (5.2.3 (e))

both dip beams on upper max marks. Floor covers fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2024 107,838 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2024 107,834 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Gaiter split. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 98,463 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 93,407 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2021 87,123 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 87,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2020 82,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 79,555 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2018 73,930 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 73,873 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 68,534 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 68,534 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 63,309 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 57,115 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 51,801 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 46,056 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 46,056 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,145 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 37,267 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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WK59 SKZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 WK59 SKZ, 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 WK59 SKZ registered?

WK59 SKZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2009.

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