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YC59 FFM

2009 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

126,195 mi
Last recorded126,195 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Octavia92,046 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC59 FFM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 126,195 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2025 118,171 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 109,150 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 101,208 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 101,204 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 93,240 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 86,776 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 86,776 miles

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 76,967 miles

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Fail 11 Jun 2019 76,920 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm INNER TREAD WORN BELOW 1.6 MM CAUSING A FLAT SPOT (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE COVERS // UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Pass 12 Jul 2018 71,641 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 71,632 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,629 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 68,402 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 68,393 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 60,958 miles

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 52,136 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2015 52,136 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 42,859 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 34,341 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 27,748 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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YC59 FFM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YC59 FFM, 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 YC59 FFM registered?

YC59 FFM is a 2009 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2009.

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