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KP55 PFX

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

223,567 mi
Last recorded223,567 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PFX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2022 223,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front more than ten years old

nearside front wheel arch corroded covered in paint

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded covered in paint

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

vehicle has non standard suspension at rear

Fail 14 Feb 2022 223,556 miles

Brake performance not tested wheel bearings excessively worn accurate brake readings affected (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall excessively perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

nearside door mirror damaged

nearside front more than ten years old

nearside front wheel arch corroded covered in paint

nearside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

offside front wheel arch corroded covered in paint

offside rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded/split

vehicle has non standard suspension at rear

Pass 29 Oct 2020 223,224 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 209,521 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear - advise replace at earliest opportunity (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged retraction poor - advise replace (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to fully inspect - pad starting to crumble (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively advise further inspection / repair (1.2.1 (f))

both sills slightly damaged

exhaust system deteriorated / corroded

general corrosion to underside steering and suspension

Pass 15 Dec 2018 182,762 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired lower carrier bolt bonded in place but not insecure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slow to retarct

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi's from body to axle corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 182,762 miles

Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective both (7.1.2 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired lower carrier bolt bonded in place but not insecure (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer slow to retarct

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both flexi's from body to axle corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 174,011 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 174,011 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 165,887 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 165,887 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 136,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2015 136,458 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 120,144 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2014 119,643 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 98,143 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 98,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 73,419 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Nov 2012 73,419 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 57,597 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2011 57,597 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 39,815 miles

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

all discs pitted slightly

Pass 6 Nov 2009 32,359 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 25,968 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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KP55 PFX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 KP55 PFX, 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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KP55 PFX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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