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FY57 PLZ

2007 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

246,133 mi
Last recorded246,133 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2007 Skoda Superb98,758 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 PLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 246,133 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2016 246,131 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2016 220,337 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 190,294 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 162,871 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 131,549 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 101,886 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 69,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 69,539 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 66,788 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 60,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 46,377 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 46,377 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,448 miles

o/s/front tyre slightly worn on outside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2008 29,129 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 29,129 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 17,262 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 17,262 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,959 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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FY57 PLZ is a 2007 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 98,758 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 FY57 PLZ, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FY57 PLZ registered?

FY57 PLZ is a 2007 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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