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SP59 FPD

2009 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,013 mi
Last recorded129,013 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP59 FPD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 129,013 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 124,297 miles

Bulb Failure Warning light on dash, all lights are working

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 124,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Bulb Failure Warning light on dash, all lights are working

Nearside Front Outer Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 120,404 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jan 2024 120,398 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken upper strut mount/bearing (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 116,458 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 113,132 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 113,132 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2021 110,415 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 108,094 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 105,470 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 101,222 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 101,219 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 93,208 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2017 93,208 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear of (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 88,730 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2016 88,730 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions front tires rotation direction on opposite sides (4.1.D.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement rear wheels binding (3.5.1k)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. front wheels imbalance close to limit (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 68,744 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 56,021 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 39,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 23,275 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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SP59 FPD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SP59 FPD, 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 SP59 FPD registered?

SP59 FPD is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 December 2009.

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