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KS05 VFE

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

222,690 mi
Last recorded222,690 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 222,690 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 221,471 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2015 219,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2015 219,942 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 24 Jun 2014 218,556 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 217,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall has multiple cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2013 217,455 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

o/s/r outer tyre wall has multiple cracking

Pass 26 May 2012 202,539 miles

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

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

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

offside front track rod end has slight play

Pass 2 Jun 2011 166,339 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 166,339 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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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KS05 VFE is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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