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KY55 CUJ

2005 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,300 mi
Last recorded157,300 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 157,300 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2024 157,300 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 156,495 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 156,495 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 151,667 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and o/s ()

Fail 5 Nov 2021 151,667 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped and corroded on inner braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both n/s and o/s ()

Pass 6 Nov 2020 144,993 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 134,506 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 123,894 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 106,431 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

under tray's fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2017 106,431 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage offside rear bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

under tray's fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 90,346 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 90,346 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 74,992 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,693 miles

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside rear braided brake hose slightly kinked

under trays fitted obscuring under body components

Fail 3 Sep 2015 74,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjuster broken (1.8)

front exhaust mounting bracket broken

offside rear braided brake hose slightly kinked

under trays fitted obscuring under body components

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,969 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 65,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 63,099 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,082 miles

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 17 Aug 2011 56,077 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 48,121 miles

front & rear brake disc's corroded / worn

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 26,859 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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KY55 CUJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Black with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KY55 CUJ, 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 KY55 CUJ registered?

KY55 CUJ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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