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FT09 LYC

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,631 mi
Last recorded87,631 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT09 LYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 87,631 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY UNDER SEAL..

Pass 26 Feb 2025 85,415 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2024 81,654 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 80,003 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND OS APPERA ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Fail 23 Feb 2023 80,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury * reflector broken with sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both ns and os inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface damaged / cracked * (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin NS AND OS APPERA ON OR VERY NEAR LIMIT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both ns and os (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

corrosion to some underbody components and panels

undercarriage trays / splash guards / heat shields / engine covers / component covers obscuring some areas and or items

Pass 28 Feb 2022 69,922 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check all parts due to under trays fitted

Fail 28 Feb 2022 69,922 miles

unable to check all parts due to under trays fitted

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 65,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Feb 2021 65,555 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 63,242 miles

dash states light fault but all lights working ok on car

Pass 28 Feb 2019 58,259 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight smear to wipers

Fail 28 Feb 2019 58,259 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded

slight smear to wipers

Pass 8 Mar 2018 55,833 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 52,409 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 50,485 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 42,552 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 33,593 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 30,473 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 25,123 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 18,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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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FT09 LYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT09 LYC, 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 FT09 LYC registered?

FT09 LYC is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2009.

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