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KU04 LBZ

2004 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

193,454 mi
Last recorded193,454 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Skoda Superb105,717 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 LBZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 193,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2024 191,369 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2023 188,812 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 185,086 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 181,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm , cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Exhaust silencer deteriorated , outer skin

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm , cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2022 181,520 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm , cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Exhaust silencer deteriorated , outer skin

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush in arm , cracking (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 177,661 miles

Exhaust ; forward silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking / Perished , ready to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Ancillary belt damaged

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking / Minor split , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , Tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2020 177,651 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust ; forward silencer deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking / Perished , ready to split (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Note ; Ancillary belt damaged

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Cracking / Minor split , leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread , Tread low (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 173,702 miles

Brakes ; Rear inner brake pads appear low

Driveshafts ; Outer C.V. gaiters deteriorated , cracking Nearside front & Offside front

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Dec 2019 173,697 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.60 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Brakes ; Rear inner brake pads appear low

Driveshafts ; Outer C.V. gaiters deteriorated , cracking Nearside front & Offside front

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 22 Dec 2018 169,369 miles

Front both front foglamps missing switch working ok bring warning on dash

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

Pass 28 Dec 2017 164,279 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2016 160,097 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre bald on inner edge

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2015 155,274 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Dec 2014 150,504 miles

drive belt worn

Pass 21 Dec 2013 145,096 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Jan 2013 139,154 miles

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

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

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

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 5 Jan 2013 139,154 miles

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

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 29 Nov 2011 118,347 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 98,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2010 98,971 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2009 78,941 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,671 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jul 2007 38,239 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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KU04 LBZ is a 2004 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 105,717 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 KU04 LBZ, 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 22 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU04 LBZ registered?

KU04 LBZ is a 2004 Skoda Superb, first registered on 15 July 2004.

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