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KV05 AEL

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

127,243 mi
Last recorded127,243 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV05 AEL
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2017 127,243 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting bracket broken off (7.1.1)

Nearside Front 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 Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn knocking/clicking (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator/hazard lights (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn knocking/clicking (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush inscure/loose (2.7.4)

Central Front wheel arch heavily corroded

Central exhaust box outer cover fell off

Front both front indicator bulbs discolouring.

Front both front most lower arms inboard bushes deteriorated

Front headlamp beam patterns poor esp n/s,,

Front headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 0f front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake pad looks thin/worn

Nearside sill panel heavily damaged/dented

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear both on axle hose pipe assys deteriorated/corroding

Rear both rear discs in poor condition/and nearside has slight bind

Rear sevice and handbrke could be better

brake pad warning light on

other warning light on for lighting system all lights operating

rear and centre exhaust heat shields loose/insecure strongly advised.

servo assistance working but could be better

Pass 13 Sep 2016 121,380 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle beam (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose assy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle beam (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose assy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear service brake could be better

both headlamp beam patterns poor due to glass condition

both headlamp glasses in poor condition

exhaust centre box outer skin very corroded

parking aid not working

Fail 9 Sep 2016 121,379 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint top link(front most) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush top link (rear most) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid screenwash was empty (8.2.3)

Front reg plate fixing loose at o/s

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle beam (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose assy (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules at axle beam (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded with hose assy (3.6.B.2c)

Rear service brake could be better

both headlamp beam patterns poor due to glass condition

both headlamp glasses in poor condition

both n/s top link arm bushes splitting

exhaust centre box outer skin very corroded

parking aid not working

various tyres look soft/under pressure

Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,170 miles

Exhaust centre box corroded

NSF upper suspension link bushes split

Fail 12 Aug 2015 113,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Exhaust centre box corroded

Front brake discs corroded

NSF upper suspension link bushes split

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

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

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 5 Sep 2014 106,498 miles

2 front bumper trim panels missing

both rear brake hose/pipe assys on axle beam storongly advised (corroding)

front brake discs are corroding slightly on edges

front seat belts are slow to retract

parking aid faulty

rear of the o/s front to rear metal brake pipe is corroding

servo assistance of brakes could be better??

Fail 2 Sep 2014 106,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

2 front bumper trim panels missing

both rear brake hose/pipe assys on axle beam storongly advised (corroding)

front brake discs are corroding slightly on edges

front seat belts are slow to retract

parking aid faulty

rear of the o/s front to rear metal brake pipe is corroding

servo assistance of brakes could be better??

Pass 7 Sep 2012 93,996 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both outer grilles on front bumper missing

number plate lamps seem a bit dull

windscreen cracked at bottom n/s at tax disc holder

Fail 6 Sep 2012 93,995 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

both outer grilles on front bumper missing

number plate lamps seem a bit dull

windscreen cracked at bottom n/s at tax disc holder

Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,272 miles

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

a.c noisy

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

n/s front inner wing liner grommet missing!!!

rear indicator bulbs are discolouring

wiper blades are worn

Fail 7 Mar 2011 68,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

a.c noisy

drivers seat belt is slow to retract

n/s front inner wing liner grommet missing!!!

rear indicator bulbs are discolouring

wiper blades are worn

Pass 19 Mar 2010 53,762 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 53,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,452 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 44,452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 12 Mar 2008 34,056 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 34,041 miles

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

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 AEL is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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

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