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SE59 LYF

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,401 mi
Last recorded141,401 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE59 LYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 141,401 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 141,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 140,354 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 129,947 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,031 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 87,230 miles

brake pad wear light on

front suspension arm bushes cracking

offside rear brake disc edges corroding

slight cracking nearside rear tyre in between treads

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2017 87,230 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

brake pad wear light on

front suspension arm bushes cracking

offside rear brake disc edges corroding

slight cracking nearside rear tyre in between treads

under trays fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2016 74,802 miles

offside front brake pads getting low

offside rear tyre cracks in between treads

slight splitting front suspension arm bushes

under trays fitted unable to fully inspect under side

Pass 10 Nov 2015 62,396 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2014 50,038 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 37,739 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 26,812 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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SE59 LYF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 SE59 LYF, 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 SE59 LYF registered?

SE59 LYF is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2009.

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