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FY55 KFD

2005 Skoda Superb

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,932 mi
Last recorded164,932 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 KFD
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 164,932 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near side , off side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Near side rear off side rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 157,761 miles

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODING

Offside Rear Upper SHOCK ER CORRODING AT TOP

Fail 23 Nov 2021 157,759 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn FORWARD ARM BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn FORWARD BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn FORWARD ARM BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK

EXHAUST CORRODING

Offside Rear Upper SHOCK ER CORRODING AT TOP

Pass 30 Sep 2020 150,462 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 150,232 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 141,061 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 141,056 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 131,515 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 121,000 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2016 112,137 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Sep 2015 103,710 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 95,839 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,099 miles

Slight corrosion to front discs

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,648 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 64,184 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,859 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 47,993 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2009 47,993 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 30,481 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
Full Skoda Superb reliability report

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FY55 KFD is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KFD, 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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FY55 KFD is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 3 September 2005.

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