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EX59 ZFW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

68,937 mi
Last recorded68,937 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX59 ZFW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 68,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front lower arm corroded not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside front suspension strut corroded not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front lower arm corroded not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside front suspension strut corroded not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe corroded not excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

dash lights effected by various components, not effecting exterior lights or normal running of vehicle

Pass 15 Jul 2025 67,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 66,928 miles

Dashboard warning lamps flash randomly with other tell tale lamps

Nearside Front 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))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 64,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 60,017 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slight bind & Corroded on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Some Tell Tail warning lights showing dim on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,137 miles

brake pad warning light illuminated , brake pads ok front & rear

gear selector lever warning light illuminated

tpms warning low tyre pressure

Fail 15 Jul 2021 55,137 miles

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

brake pad warning light illuminated , brake pads ok front & rear

gear selector lever warning light illuminated

tpms warning low tyre pressure

Pass 17 Jul 2020 53,070 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 50,672 miles

child seat n/s/r so unable to fully check seat belt

front brakediscs corroded slightly

front tyre treads getting low

minor chips and scratches in front screan

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to split

o/s top position lamp inop

rear suspention bushes starting to perish

Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,581 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

dash lights(direction indicators ) interacting with other dash lights

Pass 20 Jun 2017 44,778 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 43,007 miles

covers fitted under vehicle and around engine so unable to fully see all testable items

n/s/f bottom arm rear bush starting to perish

Pass 23 Jun 2015 41,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jul 2014 36,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,415 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 ZFW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 EX59 ZFW, 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 EX59 ZFW registered?

EX59 ZFW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2009.

Is EX59 ZFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX59 ZFW shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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