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SB59 FEM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

144,779 mi
Last recorded144,779 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FEM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 144,779 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 144,779 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,892 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,196 miles

slight deterioration in all rear suspension arms and bushes

Fail 6 Dec 2018 137,194 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

slight deterioration in all rear suspension arms and bushes

slight deterioration in front wishbone rear bushes

Pass 27 Nov 2017 123,954 miles

deterioration in both rear brake disc

deterioration in l/h rear track control arm inner bush

slight deterioration in both front suspension arm inner rear mounting bushes

Pass 30 Nov 2016 107,775 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

deterioration in n/s rear track control arm inner bush

wear and deterioration in rear brake disc

Fail 29 Nov 2016 107,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

considerable wear and deterioration in all four brake disc

deterioration in n/s rear track control arm inner bush

Pass 2 Dec 2015 88,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Inner Track control arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2015 88,581 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Tyre worn on the inside edge

Nearside Rear Brake slightly binding

Nearside Rear Inner Track control arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm inner bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2014 69,437 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 57,713 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Nov 2012 42,609 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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SB59 FEM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SB59 FEM, 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 SB59 FEM registered?

SB59 FEM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2009.

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