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BK55 HSL

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

300,047 mi
Last recorded300,047 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 HSL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 300,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 297,120 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 293,804 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 293,776 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 281,523 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 281,516 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front bumper insecure

Pass 22 Feb 2013 263,266 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 149,718 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 149,718 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2008 109,246 miles

oil leak from inter cooler

Fail 30 May 2008 108,996 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak from inter cooler

Pass 30 May 2007 78,594 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 34,486 miles

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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BK55 HSL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 105,075 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 BK55 HSL, 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 21 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BK55 HSL registered?

BK55 HSL is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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