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KU05 GXB

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,447 mi
Last recorded114,447 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU05 GXB
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 114,447 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 110,974 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 May 2018 110,973 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

nearside front wheel bearing not tested due to brake binding

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 May 2017 105,751 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 102,078 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres both edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2016 102,078 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear ball joint (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres both edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 19 May 2015 95,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 95,565 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 87,081 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,081 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket damaged so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Pass 14 May 2013 86,283 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 86,283 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 79,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 72,805 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 62,400 miles

n/s/r tyre has cut along inner sidewall

rear tyres feathered

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,170 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 51,170 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 27,082 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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KU05 GXB is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GXB, 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 GXB registered?

KU05 GXB is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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