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FL59 LKE

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

217,683 mi
Last recorded217,683 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL59 LKE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 217,683 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

signs of corrosion on the underside and especially but not exclusively on the rear

Pass 21 Aug 2025 212,716 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2025 212,713 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2024 207,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various suspension parts heavily corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2024 207,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Various suspension parts heavily corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2023 200,819 miles

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

sills corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2023 200,818 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated

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

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2022 195,346 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear position lamp not working

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

sills corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2021 190,309 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside sill distorted

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 190,308 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside sill distorted

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 187,620 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside reflector damaged

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2020 187,619 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamps fractured (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning left bulb not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside reflector damaged

Rear sub frame and suspension arms corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2019 181,736 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge and distorted tread band *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and distorted tread band (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 181,734 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge and distorted tread band *RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and distorted tread band (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 170,909 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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 23 Aug 2017 160,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 149,623 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 149,619 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,589 miles

child seats fitted to n/s/rear and o/s/rear

Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,535 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lights not working

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 23 Sep 2014 110,535 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front fog lights not working

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 24 Sep 2013 90,726 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 90,726 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2012 72,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2012 72,817 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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FL59 LKE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 FL59 LKE, 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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FL59 LKE is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2009.

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