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KU05 GRF

2005 Skoda Superb

Red Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

181,917 mi
Last recorded181,917 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GRF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 181,917 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 181,878 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate VERY DULL (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 174,539 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 171,002 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 155,517 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 155,355 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 141,704 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 141,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 123,746 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 109,818 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 96,831 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 82,857 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 82,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 71,892 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,815 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2008 58,815 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GRF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Red with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KU05 GRF, 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 KU05 GRF registered?

KU05 GRF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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