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BJ16 VKM

2016 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,404 mi
Last recorded89,404 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Skoda Superb67,898 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ16 VKM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 89,404 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2026 89,389 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 May 2025 84,063 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2025 84,060 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML Light ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn bold badly ASAP Advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged but not sharp edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 78,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 May 2024 78,481 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre non repairable

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 May 2023 72,509 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55R17

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 May 2023 72,509 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre 215/55R17

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 65,076 miles
Fail 13 May 2022 65,066 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 57,840 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 May 2020 51,607 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 43,917 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Skoda Superb?

Based on 755,475 MOT tests across 83,424 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
9,405
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
83,424
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,743
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,269
Registration plate lamp not working 4,908
position lamp(s) not working 4,669
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 4,545
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BJ16 VKM is a 2016 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.0% with a typical mileage of 67,898 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 Superb fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 7,743 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ16 VKM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Superb typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 10 years old, this Skoda Superb is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ16 VKM is a 2016 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 April 2016.

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