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KV53 BLZ

2003 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

259,728 mi
Last recorded259,728 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Skoda Superb103,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV53 BLZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 259,728 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 250,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 242,161 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 233,069 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 233,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe at joining sleeve (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre to front exhaust sleeve seriously deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2021 225,950 miles
Pass 4 May 2020 223,432 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 210,408 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 194,103 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 178,210 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 169,778 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 162,300 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 152,730 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 140,566 miles

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 140,566 miles

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

Both headlamps slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 128,363 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2012 128,363 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 119,343 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 119,343 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,741 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 98,152 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 97,950 miles

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

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

Both front tyres have sidewall damage

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Minor exhaust blow from front flexy pipe

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 87,972 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2007 79,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 79,269 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,559 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 BLZ is a 2003 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 BLZ, 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 BLZ registered?

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

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