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HV55 YYE

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

177,749 mi
Last recorded177,749 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YYE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2017 177,749 miles

Center exhaust section corroded but not leaking gasses

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 177,661 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Center exhaust section corroded but not leaking gasses

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 151,030 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 150,997 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 128,560 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes are binding slightly

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Fail 30 Oct 2015 128,560 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rears (1.4.A.2f)

both front brakes are binding slightly

both front tyres are getting low on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2014 115,873 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 101,148 miles

Slight blow fron exhaust front pipe flexi coupling .

Pass 18 Sep 2012 87,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear brake pads worn

Pass 23 Sep 2011 76,784 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 67,133 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 54,836 miles

Both front tyres worn .

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge .

Fail 17 Sep 2009 54,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front tyres worn .

Both rear tyres worn on outer edge .

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 43,041 miles

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 YYE is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YYE, 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 HV55 YYE registered?

HV55 YYE is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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