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FY05 ZYL

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,018 mi
Last recorded86,018 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 ZYL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 86,018 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 82,223 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 82,084 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front creak on front suspension

Pass 30 Dec 2014 74,575 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,913 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 66,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer 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 rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 59,195 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 59,188 miles

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

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 54,108 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,995 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 31,916 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 31,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2009 29,989 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 19,380 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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FY05 ZYL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FY05 ZYL, 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 FY05 ZYL registered?

FY05 ZYL is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is FY05 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 ZYL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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