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DE58 KPL

2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

176,510 mi
Last recorded176,510 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE58 KPL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 176,510 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axel corroded

underside corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2022 158,598 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 135,154 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2021 127,985 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,724 miles

manufacturers vin plate removed

Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,680 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

manufacturers vin plate removed

Fail 20 Jun 2019 110,667 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufacturers vin plate removed

Pass 4 Jul 2018 89,765 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,708 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Jul 2018 89,669 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 89,654 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 70,954 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2016 49,672 miles

slight movement in n/s front wheel

Pass 16 Apr 2015 43,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front seat belts slow to return

rear brake pads getting worn

wiper blades showing wear

Fail 11 Apr 2015 43,502 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front seat belts slow to return

rear brake pads getting worn

wiper blades showing wear

Pass 23 Apr 2014 37,172 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge of tread, also 3mm tread.

Plastic undertrays fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2013 29,853 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 26,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside offside outer cv boots deteriorated

offside rear tyre tread wearing low

Pass 17 Nov 2011 19,064 miles

Slight perishing to rear nearside offside tyres

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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DE58 KPL is a 2008 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2008 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,183 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 DE58 KPL, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE58 KPL is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 25 November 2008.

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