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GK55 XKC

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

236,171 mi
Last recorded236,171 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK55 XKC
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2015 236,171 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2015 236,171 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 209,837 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 209,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2013 165,863 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 165,836 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 May 2012 133,908 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 121,297 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 109,658 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 102,975 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 85,916 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 72,166 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 72,166 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/side rear tyre has some cracks in tread

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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GK55 XKC is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GK55 XKC, 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 GK55 XKC registered?

GK55 XKC is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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