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KN05 BLJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2020
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

189,559 mi
Last recorded189,559 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 BLJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 189,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlight lenses deterioated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing is damaged

Fail 16 Mar 2019 189,559 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front headlight lenses deterioated

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front wing is damaged

Pass 31 Oct 2017 174,157 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 174,145 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 154,280 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 154,256 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2016 146,397 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wear on nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Nov 2015 131,417 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 126,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 126,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 124,392 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2014 124,390 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 118,485 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2013 118,475 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 7 Mar 2012 111,875 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 111,875 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 102,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 102,132 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,711 miles

1.off side front tyre wearing inner edge.

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 9 Mar 2010 90,580 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

1.off side front tyre wearing inner edge.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 71,565 miles

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches .2.engine under tray fitted.

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 71,502 miles

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

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

1.plastic trim under wheel arches,unable to fully check inner arches .2.engine under tray fitted.

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 52,798 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 52,798 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1.plastic trim under wheel arches 2.plastic under tray covering engine front crossmember and bays 3.plastic trim under rear floor pans unable to fully test .4.front tyres worn through to cords advise tracking to be checked .

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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KN05 BLJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 KN05 BLJ, 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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KN05 BLJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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