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HW59 FZJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,138 mi
Last recorded81,138 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW59 FZJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2026 81,138 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear position lamp has 1 bulb not working other 3 are working

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 72,671 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55R15 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2024 69,328 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2024 69,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 66,480 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2022 63,207 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 60,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on edges, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers, and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 2 Sep 2020 57,063 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly uneven on inner edge ,, tyre is 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Fail 2 Sep 2020 57,063 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated recommend replace (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn slightly uneven on inner edge ,, tyre is 7 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

Pass 13 Sep 2019 54,104 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin look 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted,, limiting view

n/s/r tyre, worn slightly uneven on inner edge,,, tyre 6 years old

Pass 10 Sep 2018 48,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks worn close to wear indicator wire,, recommend keep check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted,, limiting view

o/s/r tyre, worn slightly on inner edge

vehicle struggled too pass exhaust emissions test,, recommend check

Fail 10 Sep 2018 48,387 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin looks worn close to wear indicator wire,, recommend keep check (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine covers and under trays fitted,, limiting view

o/s/r tyre, worn slightly on inner edge

vehicle struggled too pass exhaust emissions test,, recommend check

Pass 6 Sep 2017 44,666 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s wiper rubber slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

Fail 6 Sep 2017 44,666 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

engine covers and under trays fitted, limiting view

n/s wiper rubber slightly deteriorated,, recommend replace

Pass 10 Sep 2016 40,751 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted, limiting view

Pass 2 Sep 2015 35,608 miles

various plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2014 31,929 miles

various plastic covers fitted to vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 3 Sep 2013 27,460 miles

offside front tyre worn slightly on inner edge

recommend check steering track

Pass 10 Sep 2012 23,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 23,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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HW59 FZJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HW59 FZJ, 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 HW59 FZJ registered?

HW59 FZJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2009.

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