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FY55 FYO

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

180,350 mi
Last recorded180,350 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 FYO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 180,350 miles

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity taped (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rust under car

Fail 6 Oct 2023 180,350 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity taped (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

rust under car

Pass 6 Oct 2022 158,051 miles

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Fail 5 Oct 2022 158,029 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front and back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic covers fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2021 144,733 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 144,727 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

near side front tyre border line worn very low on on inner edge (close to cords )

Pass 15 Sep 2020 131,514 miles

rear brakes worn very low

Fail 14 Sep 2020 131,509 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

rear brakes worn very low

Pass 19 Sep 2019 115,851 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 100,286 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 100,286 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 77,181 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 75,133 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm approx (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mmapprox (4.1.E.1)

brake pad warning light illuminated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 69,974 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 63,644 miles

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

screw in n/s rear tyre, rear tyre almost flat during MOT test

Pass 16 Oct 2013 57,583 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 49,337 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 45,087 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 31,740 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 24,651 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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FY55 FYO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FY55 FYO, 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 FY55 FYO registered?

FY55 FYO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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