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KM55 NLY

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

201,463 mi
Last recorded201,463 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM55 NLY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 201,463 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt frayed

Fail 30 May 2019 201,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator belt frayed

Pass 22 May 2018 190,280 miles

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

corrosion to both sides rear lower outer sill areas.

engine under tray missing.

exhaust corroded in places.

off side rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Fail 22 May 2018 190,280 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

corrosion to both sides rear lower outer sill areas.

engine under tray missing.

exhaust corroded in places.

off side rear shock absorber cover insecure.

Pass 18 May 2017 181,426 miles

near side front tyre becoming low

near side rear coil spring corroded.

off side front outer drive shaft boor poor/small hole

oil leaks

Fail 18 May 2017 181,398 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear brake discs very corroded.

near side front tyre becoming low

near side rear coil spring corroded.

off side front outer drive shaft boor poor/small hole

oil leaks

Pass 23 May 2016 171,111 miles

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

rear brake discs badly corroded.

slight damage to n/s/f sill area.

suspect rear inner brake pads getting low.

Fail 23 May 2016 171,082 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs scored and worn.

rear brake discs badly corroded.

slight damage to n/s/f sill area.

suspect rear inner brake pads getting low.

Pass 27 May 2015 160,183 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 19 May 2015 160,182 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 May 2014 147,589 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 136,432 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 123,402 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 106,115 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 106,028 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 95,341 miles

N/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE AND 1.6MM (STEP TREAD)

o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge POSSIBLE PUNCTURE

Pass 15 Dec 2008 80,815 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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KM55 NLY is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 KM55 NLY, 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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KM55 NLY is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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