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FD53 KXL

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,179 mi
Last recorded80,179 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 KXL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 80,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust front flexy section deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner egde

Pass 21 Mar 2016 74,599 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

exhaust flexible meshing broken away from exhaust system

Pass 20 Mar 2015 70,774 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp aim hazey however pattern still present

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls and edges

offside front brake hose slightly cracked

offside front lower arm gaiter damaged however does not allow the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls and edges

Fail 20 Mar 2015 70,774 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake discs corroded

nearside front headlamp aim hazey however pattern still present

nearside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls and edges

offside front brake hose slightly cracked

offside front lower arm gaiter damaged however does not allow the ingress of dirt

offside rear tyre cracked on sidewalls and edges

Pass 15 Mar 2014 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

offside fron lower suspension arm gaiter starting to perish but not allowing the ingress of dirt

very slight cracking on outer side wall of both rear tyres

Fail 15 Mar 2014 68,616 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

offside fron lower suspension arm gaiter starting to perish but not allowing the ingress of dirt

very slight cracking on outer side wall of both rear tyres

Pass 2 Apr 2013 65,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 64,497 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,456 miles

nearside front tyre feathering on edges

offside front tyre feathering on edges

offside headlamp, pattern slightly blured

Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,400 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 53,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 45,602 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 35,414 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,577 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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FD53 KXL is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD53 KXL, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD53 KXL registered?

FD53 KXL is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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