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KV05 ACY

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

330,156 mi
Last recorded330,156 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 ACY
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 330,156 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55R16 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 315,399 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 315,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 296,905 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 296,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 267,942 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 267,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 233,174 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 232,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 201,002 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 200,553 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2010 200,524 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 167,402 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 137,038 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 110,935 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,623 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 6,334 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 ACY is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ACY, 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 ACY registered?

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

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