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KV53 AKJ

2003 Skoda Superb

Green Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

184,325 mi
Last recorded184,325 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 184,325 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 179,144 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2020 175,030 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattan

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2019 165,438 miles

Front both side headlamp have poor beam pattern

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 157,048 miles

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

offside and nearside headlamp has poor beam pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2018 145,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 137,055 miles

offside front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deterioted

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 31 May 2017 120,894 miles

both sides front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deterioted

Pass 1 Dec 2016 113,006 miles

front anti roll bar link bushes slightly deterioted

nearside front cv boot slightly deterioted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 107,025 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 97,679 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 91,438 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2015 91,426 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 91,426 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 76,685 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 66,952 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,481 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 63,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 60,979 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 53,570 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 53,570 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 47,819 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 42,034 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,925 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 33,925 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 24,757 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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KV53 AKJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Green with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 KV53 AKJ, 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 AKJ is a 2003 Skoda Superb, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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