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KS05 VEV

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

139,238 mi
Last recorded139,238 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS05 VEV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 139,238 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 132,649 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 126,504 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 126,504 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 118,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,845 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 114,203 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 114,203 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 112,641 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 110,415 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 110,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 107,862 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 105,621 miles

Offside Front Minor cracks in tread and outer sidewall.

Offside Rear Coil spring lower rubber mount corroded.

Undershields fitted obstructing view of some testable items.

Pass 29 Jun 2016 102,584 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 98,577 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 92,006 miles

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

nearside rear tyre fethering

Fail 11 Jul 2013 84,675 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 84,675 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 76,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 67,732 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,525 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 8 Jul 2009 45,677 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 34,089 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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KS05 VEV 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 82.6%.

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 KS05 VEV, 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 KS05 VEV registered?

KS05 VEV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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