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KV53 ACF

2003 Skoda Superb

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

347,412 mi
Last recorded347,412 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 ACF
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 347,412 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 May 2012 345,832 miles

Drivers sunvisor has paper wedge in it to hold it up out of drivers view

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 May 2012 345,832 miles

Drivers sunvisor has paper wedge in it to hold it up out of drivers view

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 319,622 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 319,622 miles

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

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 299,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 May 2011 299,898 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 280,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 280,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 256,023 miles

Front brake discs appear worn.

Front tyres are worn close to limits at edge and centers,

Horn is quiet.

Rear belts are slow to return.

Rear side lamps are dim.

Rear tyres are worn at edges,

Second bonnet catch found siezed freed off and lubricated.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 256,023 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs appear worn.

Front tyres are worn close to limits at edge and centers,

Horn is quiet.

Rear belts are slow to return.

Rear side lamps are dim.

Rear tyres are worn at edges,

Second bonnet catch found siezed freed off and lubricated.

Pass 26 Mar 2009 214,889 miles

Nearside rear mudflap is insecure.

Rear brake discs appear worn.

Rear seat belts are slow to return,

Fail 25 Mar 2009 214,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs appear worn.

Nearside rear mudflap is insecure.

Rear seat belts are slow to return,

Pass 14 Sep 2007 164,144 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 163,726 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front brakes are slight out of ballance.

Front lower arms inner mounts have slight free movement.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front and outer rear seat belts are slow to return.

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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KV53 ACF is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2003 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 103,216 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 KV53 ACF, 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 23 years old, this Skoda Superb is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV53 ACF is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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