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FD53 KYE

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,905 mi
Last recorded116,905 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 116,905 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2014 116,839 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 110,952 miles

Headlight lenses are faded.(Advise early repair.)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake discs are pitted.

Rear tyres are getting close to wear bars.

Pass 17 Dec 2012 101,432 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 101,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Dec 2011 88,805 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2011 84,002 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Advise:both front flexi brake hoses splitting/perishing

Advise:both rear brake disc's corroded

Advise:chips in screen

Advise:engine oil leaks

Advise:headlamp beam image detiorating due to lens/reflector condition

Advise:n/s/f tyre 2-3mm tread

Advise:o/s/f tyre 3mm tread

Advise:oil level requires top up

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2010 79,174 miles

rear brake discs badly corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2010 79,174 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,739 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 72,489 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 60,914 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 60,914 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Dec 2007 48,112 miles

washers inop repaired for test

Pass 29 Nov 2006 28,954 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 KYE is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 FD53 KYE, 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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FD53 KYE is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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