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SB59 FEJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,239 mi
Last recorded170,239 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FEJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2018 170,239 miles

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

Offside sill corroded

Fail 17 Dec 2018 170,220 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside sill corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2018 156,780 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 156,774 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 143,737 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 143,737 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60/15 91h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 124,018 miles

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Fail 16 Dec 2016 124,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bind on o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Dec 2015 102,634 miles

both rear tyres worn on the outside edge

Fail 5 Dec 2015 102,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear tyres worn on the outside edge

Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,629 miles

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Fail 12 Dec 2014 83,629 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked but not likely to be misread

Pass 11 Dec 2013 63,740 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 46,730 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly unevenly and may start to cause bearing like road noise.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 46,730 miles

advise offside rear tyre inner edge wearing slightly unevenly and may start to cause bearing like road noise.

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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SB59 FEJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 SB59 FEJ, 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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SB59 FEJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2009.

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