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KN05 CVP

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

271,413 mi
Last recorded271,413 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 CVP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 271,413 miles

e m l light on dash

front coil springs corroded

offside rear brake calliper damp

power steering noisey

vehicle emits some black smoke

Pass 31 Mar 2015 251,407 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

engine light on

poor beam images

Fail 27 Mar 2015 251,407 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges + close to limit

engine light on

poor beam images

Pass 4 Mar 2014 230,912 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2013 209,605 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake discs ridged

small crack in windscreen

Pass 21 Feb 2012 183,642 miles

both front lower ball joint covers perishing

engine light on

front + rear brake discs ridged

fuel pipes front to rear covered

heavy engine oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2012 183,642 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front lower ball joint covers perishing

engine light on

front + rear brake discs ridged

fuel pipes front to rear covered

heavy engine oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2011 153,564 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2011 156,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 127,831 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 127,831 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

engine management light on

front brake discs ridged + pads thin

slight cut in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

some play in both front top ball joints

Pass 18 Jun 2008 74,180 miles

front tyres very close to limit 2mm

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 CVP is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 CVP, 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 KN05 CVP registered?

KN05 CVP is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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