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RX59 FKT

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,369 mi
Last recorded141,369 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX59 FKT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 141,369 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Rear Axle corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2024 122,367 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 122,367 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective condensation inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Oct 2023 114,046 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,021 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine oil on minimum

Fail 11 Nov 2022 103,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine oil on minimum

Pass 21 Oct 2021 86,953 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 75,154 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2019 66,318 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Engine oil on minimum

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 56,193 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 49,150 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 49,150 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,941 miles

all tyres are perished

covers fitted to engine bay

rear seats are down not checked seat belts

under-trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2016 43,941 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

all tyres are perished

covers fitted to engine bay

rear seats are down not checked seat belts

under-trays fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2015 39,168 miles

both rear tyres are starting to perish

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 35,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are perished

Pass 20 Sep 2013 29,725 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

can't see bottom of rear coil springs

Pass 24 Sep 2012 25,151 miles

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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RX59 FKT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RX59 FKT, 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 RX59 FKT registered?

RX59 FKT is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2009.

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