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KU59 FKL

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,979 mi
Last recorded134,979 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU59 FKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 134,979 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 129,171 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 122,227 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 115,582 miles

front tyers low

Pass 4 Dec 2021 107,711 miles

underside rusty

Fail 2 Dec 2021 107,706 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

underside rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2020 103,062 miles
Pass 25 May 2019 85,872 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 85,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 77,388 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 77,387 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2017 69,832 miles

Rear BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS PERISHED

Pass 6 Oct 2016 58,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 45,245 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 32,173 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 32,173 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)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f brake disc slightly corroded,n/s/r bump stop starting to perish

Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,406 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 18,450 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 18,450 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

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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KU59 FKL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KU59 FKL, 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 KU59 FKL registered?

KU59 FKL is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 September 2009.

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