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FJ59 LZT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

165,645 mi
Last recorded165,645 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ59 LZT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2021 165,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear parking brake just met minimum required standard. It might need fixing / adjusting.

Pass 19 Oct 2020 156,821 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 151,127 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 142,643 miles

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

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

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

rear bump stops worn

Pass 29 Sep 2017 132,000 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 116,061 miles

rear wiper inop

Pass 30 Sep 2015 93,906 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 81,949 miles

CLOCKS/SPEEDO HEAD CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTTING VIEW

EXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO BE RECORDED ON SMOKE METER

Fail 23 Sep 2014 81,949 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

CLOCKS/SPEEDO HEAD CRACKED BUT NOT EFFECTTING VIEW

EXHAUST EMISSIONS TOO LOW TO BE RECORDED ON SMOKE METER

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,603 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 55,050 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 39,053 miles

o/s/f fog light missing which has caused warning light illuminated on instrument panel

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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FJ59 LZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 FJ59 LZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ59 LZT registered?

FJ59 LZT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2009.

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