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KW05 LKV

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

202,134 mi
Last recorded202,134 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW05 LKV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2025 202,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 192,733 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 178,752 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 161,934 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2021 161,934 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 138,677 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2020 138,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 124,560 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

O/S/F Wing and bumper damaged

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 124,560 miles

Both headlamps deteriorated

O/S/F Wing and bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,571 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

headlamps deteriorated

offside front wing / bumper damage

Pass 20 Jul 2017 102,547 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing stepped on inner edges

damage to o/s/f wing/bumper

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 28 Jul 2016 92,137 miles

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

damage to offside front wing

nearside rear tyre slightly stepped

Fail 28 Jul 2016 92,137 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both headlamps slightly deteriorated

damage to offside front wing

nearside rear tyre slightly stepped

Pass 14 Jul 2015 78,947 miles

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 wing damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2014 69,833 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 65,140 miles

front tyres worn to excess

Pass 2 Aug 2012 61,472 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 61,426 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 56,526 miles

o/s/r tyre 75% worn

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 24 Jul 2010 50,471 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 40,231 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

Pass 26 Jul 2008 30,073 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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KW05 LKV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 KW05 LKV, 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 KW05 LKV registered?

KW05 LKV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 28 July 2005.

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