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FV05 TKJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2025
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

125,867 mi
Last recorded125,867 miles
Recorded on31 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 TKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2024 125,867 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 125,865 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trey fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 122,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle and surrounding areas; nothing excessive. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2017 120,234 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 120,234 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 119,428 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2015 119,428 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 111,591 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 101,208 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,109 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 91,109 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,963 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 78,963 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 66,259 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 55,225 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 55,223 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 51,391 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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FV05 TKJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FV05 TKJ, 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 FV05 TKJ registered?

FV05 TKJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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