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KV55 OSO

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

238,185 mi
Last recorded238,185 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV55 OSO
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2023 238,185 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2023 238,175 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 217,409 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 217,401 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn foremost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 194,220 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2021 194,220 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak intercooler pipe loose (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2020 171,764 miles

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

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

nearside rear side light dim

Pass 10 Aug 2019 149,944 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 149,100 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 120,573 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 95,302 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 83,587 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 83,586 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 76,143 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 76,141 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 69,065 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 62,051 miles

nearside rear tyre appears to have been repaired on sidewall suggest new tyre be fit

Pass 19 Jul 2012 54,376 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 54,374 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 43,652 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 35,424 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 28,502 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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KV55 OSO is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KV55 OSO, 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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What year was KV55 OSO registered?

KV55 OSO is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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