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WJ59 KFU

2009 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

369,041 mi
Last recorded369,041 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ59 KFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 369,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2022 345,447 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sponge deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing sponge deteriated (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 311,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 291,472 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 256,368 miles

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front wishbone bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge cracking

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge wearing out

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2018 222,549 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 198,269 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front headlight has a condensation build up

Fail 1 Mar 2017 198,255 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front headlight has a condensation build up

Pass 8 Sep 2015 187,201 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 187,198 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 164,825 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2013 141,966 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 115,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2012 115,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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WJ59 KFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ59 KFU, 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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WJ59 KFU is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 October 2009.

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