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KO53 FBL

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,041 mi
Last recorded150,041 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FBL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 150,041 miles

Offside Rear tyre badly scrubbed on outer edge

exhaust emitting smoke, but just within limits, advise look at.

Fail 21 Mar 2017 150,041 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear tyre badly scrubbed on outer edge

exhaust emitting smoke, but just within limits, advise look at.

fuel flap broken

Pass 12 Oct 2015 124,877 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 116,676 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 107,312 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 107,312 miles

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 96,921 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 88,419 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 79,876 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,350 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,650 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 59,650 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 48,168 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,557 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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KO53 FBL is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 KO53 FBL, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KO53 FBL registered?

KO53 FBL is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is KO53 FBL safe to buy?

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