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KV53 AKO

2003 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

198,195 mi
Last recorded198,195 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 AKO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 198,195 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT FITTED TO BOTH REAR SEATS ()

Fail 7 Nov 2019 198,178 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT REAR ARM BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps BOTH (4.7.2 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt CHILD SEAT FITTED TO BOTH REAR SEATS ()

Pass 3 Nov 2018 188,870 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 188,867 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 178,697 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 178,692 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 168,675 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 152,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 152,681 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 138,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 128,960 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2013 128,951 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 114,190 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 100,974 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 100,974 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 77,961 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,961 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 50,486 miles

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

uneven wear on inner edges to both rear tyres

Fail 29 Oct 2007 50,486 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

uneven wear on inner edges to both rear tyres

Pass 23 Oct 2006 37,946 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 AKO is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 AKO, 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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What year was KV53 AKO registered?

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

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