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GK52 HVM

2002 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2012
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

234,761 mi
Last recorded234,761 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Skoda Superb94,374 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HVM
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2011 234,761 miles

Nearside Front 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 4 Mar 2011 234,742 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front 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 14 Dec 2009 216,288 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 216,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 211,908 miles

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

advise play os rack and pinion

Fail 10 Dec 2008 211,908 miles

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

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise play os rack and pinion

Pass 9 Jun 2008 197,300 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre cut on outer side wall

Pass 3 Dec 2007 179,905 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 166,295 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 150,739 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 136,127 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 136,127 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

oil leak

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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GK52 HVM is a 2002 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.1% with a typical mileage of 94,374 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 GK52 HVM, 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 24 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GK52 HVM is a 2002 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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