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EX59 ZFO

2009 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

225,540 mi
Last recorded225,540 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 ZFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 225,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 225,539 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 214,050 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

slight engine oil leak

Fail 2 Aug 2021 214,048 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2020 202,835 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2020 202,835 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 184,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2018 172,553 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 172,553 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 149,774 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 149,755 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6 mm, also bold on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended console bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load plastic cover missing (5.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 120,218 miles

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear seat belt latch cover broken but still latching securely

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2016 120,218 miles

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

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside Rear seat belt latch cover broken but still latching securely

Offside wiper smearing slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2015 97,653 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2015 97,652 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ADV OFF SIDE REAR SEAT BELT CLASP COVER MISSING

Pass 13 Dec 2012 90,608 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 81,142 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 81,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 77,101 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 60,424 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,476 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 May 2011 56,476 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 54,257 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 40,589 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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EX59 ZFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 EX59 ZFO, 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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EX59 ZFO is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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