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KY55 CLV

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,166 mi
Last recorded118,166 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CLV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 118,166 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 115,778 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 113,578 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 111,268 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,034 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 103,499 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 100,552 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 100,480 miles

Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 95,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,074 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2016 92,074 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 89,126 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter perished (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 89,126 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Gaiter perished (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 82,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 78,338 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,603 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2012 67,603 miles

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

rear discs rusty

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,376 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,376 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 43,352 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 35,147 miles

Drivers door hard to open from outside

Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,040 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 25,040 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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KY55 CLV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KY55 CLV, 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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KY55 CLV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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