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KY05 ZYX

2005 Skoda Superb

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

321,201 mi
Last recorded321,201 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY05 ZYX
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 321,201 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 321,079 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 303,099 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 3 Sep 2013 303,089 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Sep 2012 267,395 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 267,385 miles

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 245,683 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 25 Feb 2011 210,564 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 210,560 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 189,755 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 189,748 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside front tyre inner wall slightly damaged.

Pass 7 Sep 2009 143,341 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 7 Sep 2009 143,326 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 4 Sep 2008 97,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 97,135 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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KY05 ZYX is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 KY05 ZYX, 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 KY05 ZYX registered?

KY05 ZYX is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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