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KU54 WCL

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

315,019 mi
Last recorded315,019 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU54 WCL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2022 315,019 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both side (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side inner and outer siles (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 184,294 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Mar 2020 177,466 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 169,263 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 165,642 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive X2 SILLS. NSF/OSF (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush X4 NSF/OSF (2.5.A.1c)

Front X2 SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 NSR/OSR ()

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 165,577 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine FAILED EMISSIONS (7.4.B.3b)

Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective X2 WASHERS NOT WORKING (1.7.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive X2 SILLS. NSF/OSF (2.4.A.3)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush X4 NSF/OSF (2.5.A.1c)

Front X2 SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 NSR/OSR ()

Rear EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing X2 (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 162,483 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust middle box slightly corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear axle beam slightly corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2016 155,615 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 143,647 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 134,989 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 123,712 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 123,671 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 8 Mar 2012 113,587 miles

front brake discs worn on inner faces

rear lights poor

Pass 1 Feb 2011 100,117 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 92,443 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 73,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 73,571 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,419 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 50,419 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

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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KU54 WCL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KU54 WCL, 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 KU54 WCL registered?

KU54 WCL is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is KU54 WCL safe to buy?

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