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KN05 XKV

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

82,630 mi
Last recorded82,630 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN05 XKV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2023 82,630 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 87,608 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 80,935 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Apr 2022 80,935 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 79,251 miles

Nearside Front Upper rubber bushes split

Pass 9 Apr 2020 77,154 miles

engine light on (pre july 2008)

Fail 8 Apr 2020 77,145 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

engine light on (pre july 2008)

Pass 15 Apr 2019 74,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 71,401 miles

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2018 71,401 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2017 67,927 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 63,392 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 58,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small split in offside wiper blade rubber

Pass 16 Apr 2015 58,624 miles

small split in offside wiper blade rubber

Pass 16 Apr 2014 53,168 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 47,348 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,194 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 36,445 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 29,597 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 29,590 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 23,516 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 17,160 miles

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

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

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 XKV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKV, 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 XKV registered?

KN05 XKV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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The MOT history for KN05 XKV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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