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FP09 ZPJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP09 ZPJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 121,786 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Jul 2020 120,911 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 118,143 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 113,426 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 113,426 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 107,069 miles

Front Number Plat Damaged

Fail 11 Jul 2017 107,068 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Number Plat Damaged

Pass 23 Jul 2016 98,988 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 98,986 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 91,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2014 74,371 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 74,371 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 51,741 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)

oil level very low

rear tyres saw toothed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 51,741 miles

oil level very low

rear tyres saw toothed

Pass 25 Jul 2012 38,536 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (sawtoothing)

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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FP09 ZPJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FP09 ZPJ, 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 FP09 ZPJ registered?

FP09 ZPJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 July 2009.

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