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KX55 ZKP

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2024
Tests31 (22 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate71%

Mileage

280,484 mi
Last recorded280,484 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX55 ZKP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

22 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2023 280,484 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 280,338 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2023 267,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 266,638 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 248,383 miles

Front bumper damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2022 247,777 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front bumper damaged

Pass 2 Feb 2022 229,803 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 229,743 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2021 210,631 miles

Front bumper and bonnet as extensive damage

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

Nearside Front suspect track rod end pinch bolt is of a different type to original

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

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

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

suspect the front subframe has been cut to access lower arm nuts.

Fail 22 Jul 2021 209,824 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Front bumper and bonnet as extensive damage

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

Nearside Front suspect track rod end pinch bolt is of a different type to original

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

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

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

suspect the front subframe has been cut to access lower arm nuts.

Pass 25 Jan 2021 193,016 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 173,214 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 27 Jan 2020 155,766 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 134,575 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 114,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 100,604 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,195 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Indicator Turning White (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 84,100 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 78,010 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 66,157 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 52,958 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 52,958 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 42,231 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)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,231 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 36,818 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 36,728 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 32,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 32,005 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 29,840 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,416 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 20,803 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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KX55 ZKP is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71%.

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 KX55 ZKP, 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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KX55 ZKP is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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