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KN55 LNU

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,535 mi
Last recorded185,535 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN55 LNU
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2020 185,535 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 172,963 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Sep 2019 172,963 miles

Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 160,906 miles

boot switch faulty

Fail 20 Sep 2018 160,906 miles

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

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement handbrake (1.1.15 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake low reading binding after being applied

boot switch faulty

Pass 29 Sep 2017 145,556 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 130,390 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 29 Oct 2016 130,388 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 116,014 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 99,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 91,682 miles

os mirror smashed

Fail 16 Sep 2013 91,682 miles

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

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 Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

os mirror smashed

Pass 29 Aug 2012 77,950 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 69,760 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 67,798 miles

exhaust showing signs of corrosion

nearside front upper suspension arm balljoint rubber boot split

Pass 14 Apr 2010 47,900 miles

front discs getting worn

some play both track rod end inner rubber bondings

Pass 28 Apr 2009 33,342 miles

Nearside 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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KN55 LNU is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 KN55 LNU, 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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KN55 LNU is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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