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YC59 SJO

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

55,241 mi
Last recorded55,241 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 SJO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 55,241 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2025 49,909 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Offside Front dust cover perished

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 47,089 miles

Central Rear washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 47,089 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Rear washer jet not working

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 43,071 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 38,289 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 38,289 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted which obscure some items.

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working No water in reservoir. (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 33,842 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 32,200 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Fail 26 Jun 2020 32,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 24 Jun 2019 26,618 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2019 26,617 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2018 20,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 19,906 miles

Boot full

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2018 19,906 miles

Brake performance not tested o/s/f coil spring broken dangerous (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Boot full

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge

Pass 13 Jan 2017 19,399 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 18,134 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2016 18,134 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 16,938 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 15,326 miles

Both front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer shoulder

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 13,595 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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YC59 SJO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC59 SJO, 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 YC59 SJO registered?

YC59 SJO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 December 2009.

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