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KN55 LMU

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,476 mi
Last recorded155,476 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LMU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2025 155,476 miles

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect + cloudy lens (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing on edges

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 5 Jan 2024 146,811 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer corroded / flaky (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly dull / yellowing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Around 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 146,810 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))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre silencer box corroded / flaky (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened beam corroded / flaky (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 137,993 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front undertray damaged and loose

Fail 16 Nov 2022 137,875 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front undertray damaged and loose

Pass 26 Oct 2021 130,372 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 117,937 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 102,996 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 85,606 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 77,141 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 77,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 68,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 68,049 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,957 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 52,614 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 43,798 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2013 43,743 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 35,117 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 35,080 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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 29,775 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 16,255 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 16,255 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,927 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 10,695 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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KN55 LMU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KN55 LMU, 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 KN55 LMU registered?

KN55 LMU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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