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SV59 ZFJ

2009 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,195 mi
Last recorded93,195 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 93,195 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 93,190 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to major leak at centre silencer (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive at gearbox output seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF & OSF worn unevenly below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Coolant leak evidence of leak at both sides of Radiator ()

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,621 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and rear brake discs some corrosion on faces

sign of coolant leak at lower radiator

Fail 2 Nov 2023 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both arms nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside front and rear brake discs some corrosion on faces

sign of coolant leak at lower radiator

Pass 14 Nov 2022 86,477 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 86,477 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

starter motor appears faulty

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively insecure (1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission and engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 82,819 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2020 82,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2019 80,839 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 80,839 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3ml (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3ml (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 78,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2017 74,652 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 68,611 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 68,611 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 61,258 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 57,866 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 57,866 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 53,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,221 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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SV59 ZFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SV59 ZFJ, 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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SV59 ZFJ is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 October 2009.

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