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KY55 CUW

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

208,011 mi
Last recorded208,011 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY55 CUW
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 208,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2018 206,905 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Body mounting fixings insecure such that stability is seriously impaired Sill corroded and weakened (6.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill damage however structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 200,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust mounting bracket crack at front but still secure

Pass 17 Sep 2016 187,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 187,187 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 168,088 miles

Nearside Front Upper rear arm bush split but no excessive movement

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014
Pass 16 Aug 2013 122,157 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 97,269 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,450 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 56,736 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 40,866 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 CUW is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CUW, 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 CUW is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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