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KP55 PHJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,643 mi
Last recorded105,643 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP55 PHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2020 105,643 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 9 Mar 2020 105,643 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 14 Mar 2019 90,768 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine cover fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 21 Feb 2018 79,558 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,822 miles

osf tyre feathering a little

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) inappropriately repaired and rear brake pads contaminated with excessive usage of may be ordinary grease /? rendering a drip due to melting potentially ? needs attn . (3.5.1n)

Front Headlamp aim too high head light aims above horizontal line (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large bulge on nsf tyre / (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osf tyre feathering a little

Pass 18 Feb 2016 58,461 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 51,399 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,394 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 47,878 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 47,878 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 44,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 43,100 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2012 43,100 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 38,979 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 36,071 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 31,231 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 26,639 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 26,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 PHJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PHJ, 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 KP55 PHJ registered?

KP55 PHJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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