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SB59 FHZ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

230,989 mi
Last recorded230,989 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB59 FHZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 230,989 miles

Offside Front Cv boot damaged but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt

Fail 29 May 2018 230,989 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Cv boot damaged but not likely to allow the ingress of dirt

Pass 11 May 2017 221,865 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 221,865 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 182,561 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 182,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 145,962 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 112,637 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 112,637 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 90,694 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inside

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2012 90,694 miles

Both front tyres are wearing slightly on the inside

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FHZ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FHZ, 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 FHZ registered?

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

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