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GV55 GKL

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,247 mi
Last recorded133,247 miles
Recorded on29 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV55 GKL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2024 133,247 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 121,854 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 121,843 miles

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

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 110,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2021 103,163 miles

Nearside Front sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 94,529 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 94,524 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))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 88,148 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 88,148 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 81,615 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 81,612 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2017 73,341 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 62,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Fail 8 Aug 2016 62,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre stepped

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

Offside Rear tyre stepped

Pass 21 Aug 2015 55,594 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 48,469 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,536 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 33,901 miles

Lower engine cover broken

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged (buckled)

Offside and nearside front outer driveshaft boots perished

Rear brakes worn low- recommend inspection

Fail 23 Jul 2012 33,694 miles

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

Lower engine cover broken

Nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged (buckled)

Offside and nearside front outer driveshaft boots perished

Rear brakes worn low- recommend inspection

Pass 12 Jul 2011 29,098 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,573 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,404 miles

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)

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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GV55 GKL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GV55 GKL, 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 GV55 GKL registered?

GV55 GKL is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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