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FV59 NFM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

180,696 mi
Last recorded180,696 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV59 NFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 180,696 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2025 171,499 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 171,497 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 169,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp beam has poor beam image

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 162,455 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 162,454 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 155,818 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 150,375 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 147,606 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 147,606 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 126,642 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 93,780 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 93,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 89,922 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,085 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 85,219 miles

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

engine covers obscuring components in the engine bay

under trays obscuring items under the vehicle

Pass 22 Mar 2016 74,656 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 61,044 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

No metered smoke detected during the emmisions test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,527 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 37,358 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 37,358 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (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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FV59 NFM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FV59 NFM, 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 FV59 NFM registered?

FV59 NFM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 December 2009.

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The MOT history for FV59 NFM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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