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FP59 YMW

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

101,172 mi
Last recorded101,172 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP59 YMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 101,172 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 96,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and Offside Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 92,994 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 89,936 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,582 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 81,105 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 31 Oct 2019 76,620 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 71,671 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 71,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

bonnet release insecure

bulb failure warning light on

service light on

Pass 15 Dec 2017 62,299 miles

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

Near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall cords are not exposed

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

Fail 15 Dec 2017 62,299 miles

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

Near side front tyre has a cut in the side wall cords are not exposed

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 49,406 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 41,166 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 34,306 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 27,436 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 19 Dec 2012 22,151 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 22,149 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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FP59 YMW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FP59 YMW, 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 FP59 YMW registered?

FP59 YMW is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2009.

Is FP59 YMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP59 YMW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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