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KU05 GNK

2005 Skoda Superb

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

157,856 mi
Last recorded157,856 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GNK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 157,856 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH FRONT OUTER BOOTS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 157,789 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All lower arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aims slightly dull - lenses defective

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

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

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

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

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

Rear upper shock casings detached

Pass 11 Dec 2023 151,623 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 151,598 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2023 151,514 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 145,669 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Nearside front and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 142,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre close to outer edge 225/45/17 ()

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

Offside Front tyre run low and wear marks on wall

Pass 2 Nov 2020 139,860 miles

Nearside Front headlight has water ingress

Nearside Rear tyre starting to scrub around inner tread 225/45/17

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers {center of tread}

Fail 2 Nov 2020 139,860 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front headlight has water ingress

Nearside Rear tyre starting to scrub around inner tread 225/45/17

Offside Rear tyre getting close to wear markers {center of tread}

Pass 13 Nov 2019 137,570 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,957 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 129,834 miles

Offside Front brake binding but not excessive yet.

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 125,354 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 120,031 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 120,031 miles

Nearside 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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 115,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs showing signs of wear.

Pass 11 Nov 2013 110,490 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 104,845 miles

nearside rear tyre just starting to wear on inner tread.225/45/17

Pass 2 Nov 2011 97,781 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 89,353 miles

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

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on inner walls.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 89,353 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing on inner walls.

Pass 9 Nov 2009 76,403 miles

offside front tyre showing signs of wear on inner and outer tread also showing signs of cracking around tread. 225/45/17

Pass 10 Nov 2008 58,842 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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KU05 GNK is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 KU05 GNK, 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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KU05 GNK is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 5 April 2005.

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