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GN53 KZH

2003 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

254,559 mi
Last recorded254,559 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 KZH
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2011 254,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Apr 2011 254,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

both front wipers starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Mar 2010 210,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2010 210,528 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 May 2009 184,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 22 May 2009 184,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 147,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 93,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 93,849 miles

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

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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GN53 KZH is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 GN53 KZH, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GN53 KZH registered?

GN53 KZH is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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