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KP08 HDE

2008 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

275,083 mi
Last recorded275,083 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 2008 Skoda Superb98,183 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 HDE
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 275,083 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 245,825 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 245,781 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 190,172 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 190,115 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 184,537 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 142,817 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s sill damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 142,816 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s sill damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 104,293 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s sill damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Jul 2011 104,293 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s sill damaged

rear brake discs worn

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 23 Jul 2010 53,025 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 52,999 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 9,296 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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KP08 HDE is a 2008 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 2008 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 98,183 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 KP08 HDE, 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 18 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KP08 HDE registered?

KP08 HDE is a 2008 Skoda Superb, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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