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SV59 ZFR

2009 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,189 mi
Last recorded132,189 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 132,189 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2025 130,108 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 122,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 114,557 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 114,557 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 105,917 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 105,916 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 97,593 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2021 97,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 90,414 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 82,616 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges smooth + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Dec 2019 82,615 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges smooth + perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 80,776 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 80,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 72,359 miles

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2016 64,925 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 47,794 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 32,621 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 18,988 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 ZFR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZFR, 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 SV59 ZFR registered?

SV59 ZFR is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2009.

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