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HV55 KLA

2005 Skoda Superb

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2015
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

237,394 mi
Last recorded237,394 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 KLA
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 237,394 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2013 232,815 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 229,567 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 210,087 miles

ALL STEERING + SUSPENSION SHOWING AGE

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON THE OUTER EDGES

Fail 11 May 2011 210,074 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 192,788 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges [ but have stepdown treads ] monitor

o/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint gaitor split

o/s/f outer cv gaitor deteriorated/ cracking

Fail 2 Nov 2010 192,782 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear tyres woren below 1.6mm on edges [ but have stepdown treads ] monitor

brake warning lamp on dash

o/s/f brakes locked on making vehicle dangerous to drive

o/s/f lower suspension arm balljoint gaitor split

o/s/f outer cv gaitor deteriorated/ cracking

Fail 12 May 2010 175,168 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2010 175,168 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Nov 2009 159,027 miles

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

both rear tyres worn below 1.6 mm on edges [ but have stepdown treads ] monitor

rear brake pads starting to wear low monitor

Fail 18 May 2009 142,624 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 18 May 2009 142,624 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,606 miles

both rear tyres worn below 1.6 mm on outer edges [ but have step down treads ]

Pass 16 May 2008 107,842 miles

C/V Gaitors perishing.

Front suspension arms showing age.

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

Fail 14 May 2008 107,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

C/V Gaitors perishing.

Condensation in offside headlamp.Image ok.

Front suspension arms showing age.

Front tyres wearing inner and outer edges.

Pass 20 Nov 2007 89,886 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 89,426 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

all tyres worn below 1.6mm on edges n/s/r tyre nearing limit and tyres show slight cracking

Pass 16 May 2007 70,252 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges but are stepdown treads

coolant level low in resivior monitor

n/s/f outer cv gaitor shows cracking

pulley area noise requires attention

slight oil leak o/s of engine

Fail 16 May 2007 70,252 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges but are stepdown treads

coolant level in resivior low monitor

n/s/f outer cv gaitor shows cracking

pulley area noise requires attention

slight oil leak o/s of engine

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 25 Oct 2006 48,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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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HV55 KLA is a 2005 Skoda Superb in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HV55 KLA, 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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HV55 KLA is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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