BG59 OPH

2009 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
SKODA
Year
2009
Fuel
PETROL
Colour
WHITE
Engine
1390 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
28 February 2027 (258 days away)
Last recorded mileage
19,322 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2009 Skoda has 19 MOT tests on record with a 74% pass rate and 19,322 miles. The mileage is low for its age, but the persistent safety-critical failures make this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistent, low annual mileage averaging 6,213 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or round numbers, but a 2019 MOT gap is concerning.

Things to check

  • DANGEROUS defect: Tyres (Feb 2021) and brakes (Feb 2022) repeatedly failed, indicating chronic neglect.
  • Recurring Suspension Arm failures (Feb 2021, Feb 2025) and advisories (7 related) show systemic weakness.
  • 2019 MOT gap: No MOT recorded for 2019, suggesting potential off-road use or unverified history.
  • Euro NCAP 5-star safety rating (2024) contradicts the dangerous MOT defects and recurring failures.

Working in its favour

  • Most recent MOT passed despite 5 historical failures
  • Valid MOT until 2027-02-28, offering immediate peace of mind.
  • Consistent, low annual mileage (6,213 mi/yr) suggests light use.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering.

Mileage history

Nov 2012: 19,322 mi PASSNov 2013: 23,566 mi PASSOct 2014: 27,432 mi PASSOct 2015: 31,171 mi PASSOct 2016: 36,103 mi PASSOct 2017: 40,364 mi FAILOct 2017: 40,364 mi PASSOct 2018: 44,629 mi FAILOct 2018: 44,629 mi PASSFeb 2020: 55,596 mi PASSFeb 2021: 60,845 mi FAILFeb 2021: 60,845 mi PASSFeb 2022: 68,845 mi FAILFeb 2022: 68,868 mi PASSFeb 2023: 77,055 mi PASSFeb 2024: 87,285 mi PASSFeb 2025: 96,359 mi FAILMar 2025: 96,359 mi PASSFeb 2026: 106,692 mi PASS107k63k19kNov 2012Feb 2026

MOT test history — 14/19 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Nov 2012 PASS 19,322 mi None recorded
Nov 2013 PASS 23,566 mi None recorded
Oct 2014 PASS 27,432 mi None recorded
Oct 2015 PASS 31,171 mi None recorded
Oct 2016 PASS 36,103 mi None recorded
Oct 2017 FAIL 40,364 mi
PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oct 2017 PASS 40,364 mi None recorded
Oct 2018 FAIL 44,629 mi
PRS Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Oct 2018 PASS 44,629 mi None recorded
Feb 2020 PASS 55,596 mi None recorded
Feb 2021 FAIL 60,845 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Feb 2021 PASS 60,845 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear wishbone bush slightly splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2022 FAIL 68,845 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Feb 2022 PASS 68,868 mi None recorded
Feb 2023 PASS 77,055 mi None recorded
Feb 2024 PASS 87,285 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))
MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Feb 2025 FAIL 96,359 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os inner and outter bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DANGEROUS Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm ns/os (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords ns/os (5.2.3 (d) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Mar 2025 PASS 96,359 mi
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns/os inner and outter bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Feb 2026 PASS 106,692 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
ADVISORY Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
MINOR Nearside Front Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside/offside Wishbone Suspension Arm bush inner/outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
ADVISORY Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside/offside inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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