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FE59 MVM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,505 mi
Last recorded83,505 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE59 MVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 83,505 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2025 79,071 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 79,054 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system Calliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2024 75,332 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2023 67,944 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 58,248 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine bay area under tray is wet with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 May 2021 53,261 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 53,261 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 49,461 miles

both sills dented

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Fail 22 Jul 2020 49,262 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

both sills dented

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 31 Jul 2019 42,174 miles

Front both washer jets poor aim

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to have a cut to the outer sidewall which has been sealed with superglue (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

engine oil low

Fail 22 Jul 2019 41,900 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front both washer jets poor aim

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged appears to have a cut to the outer sidewall which has been sealed with superglue (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

engine oil low

Pass 10 Aug 2018 32,177 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 31,915 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also wearing on inner edge ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 30,267 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 26,722 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 22,791 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)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 18,669 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 18,665 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 15,343 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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FE59 MVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FE59 MVM, 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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FE59 MVM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2009.

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