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KV05 ABF

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,479 mi
Last recorded169,479 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ABF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2024 169,479 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2024 169,479 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 157,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 157,689 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 149,631 miles

Front Top Arms Both Sides Bushes Are Worn

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

Fail 2 Nov 2021 149,629 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Disc's (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Top Arms Both Sides Bushes Are Worn

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 140,678 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to limit in centre section of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 125,738 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 125,718 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

eml illuminmated

Pass 2 May 2018 110,419 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 May 2018 110,410 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 99,001 miles

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

offside front tyre out of shape

Fail 29 Apr 2017 99,001 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

offside front tyre out of shape

Pass 5 Apr 2016 92,891 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 77,818 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Mar 2015 77,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Brake warning light on dash

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Mar 2014 58,649 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 15 Mar 2013 54,289 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 54,213 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,761 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,541 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 34,365 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 27,957 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 21,515 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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KV05 ABF is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KV05 ABF, 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 KV05 ABF registered?

KV05 ABF is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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