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DN59 YHL

2009 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

162,795 mi
Last recorded162,795 miles
Recorded on26 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN59 YHL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 May 2025 162,795 miles

Underside and components heavily corroded

Fail 22 May 2025 162,794 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Underside and components heavily corroded

Pass 24 May 2024 155,402 miles

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 155,392 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 155,391 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 152,190 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2023 152,182 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 145,871 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2022 145,871 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 136,309 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 136,304 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 124,487 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 113,333 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 98,595 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,233 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine management light fitted

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 95,233 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

engine management light fitted

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 89,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

no possible reading from diesel smoke meter due to low emissions

Fail 4 Apr 2016 89,611 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

no possible reading from diesel smoke meter due to low emissions

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,963 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 84,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2013 75,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 66,764 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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DN59 YHL is a 2009 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 98,488 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 DN59 YHL, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DN59 YHL registered?

DN59 YHL is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 31 December 2009.

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