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SV59 ZFU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

112,011 mi
Last recorded112,011 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV59 ZFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 112,011 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 106,806 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 May 2024 106,806 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 96,657 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front bumper insecure

suspension components corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2023 96,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front bumper insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

suspension components corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2022 89,761 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2021 86,677 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 80,687 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2020 80,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 72,787 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 61,521 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 61,521 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 51,404 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 51,404 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 43,518 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 43,490 miles

eml on at dash.

slight oil leak from front of vehicle.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 38,255 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 6 Nov 2012 25,479 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 ZFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZFU, 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 ZFU registered?

SV59 ZFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2009.

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