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LY05 PPV

2005 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

168,269 mi
Last recorded168,269 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY05 PPV
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 168,269 miles

Front lower under tray damaged and cable tied up

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front height sensor broken off from muntings

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Rear number plate loose

both sides front head lamp lenses fading

Fail 17 Nov 2016 168,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front lower under tray damaged and cable tied up

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both upper arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front height sensor broken off from muntings

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front door window won't open

Offside Front inner wheel arch liner damaged and loose

Rear number plate loose

both sides front head lamp lenses fading

Pass 14 Nov 2015 162,670 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Nov 2015 162,670 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 160,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner treads.

Fail 24 Nov 2014 160,801 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres eorn smooth on inner treads.

Pass 27 Nov 2013 152,215 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 137,163 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2011 116,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Slight play in nearside front track rod

Pass 8 Dec 2011 116,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight play in nearside front track rod

Fail 6 Jan 2011 98,143 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 6 Jan 2011 98,143 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 22 May 2009 65,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 49,601 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 49,507 miles

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

Both front outer cv gaiters starting to perish slightly

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded/pitted

Brake fluid level slightly low but not below minimum level-front inner brake pads appear to be wearing slightly low

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside brake light bulb slightly dim

Offside rear tyre starting to wear slightly out of shape on inner shoulder

Fail 24 Jul 2006 209,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 20,388 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 20,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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LY05 PPV is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 LY05 PPV, 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 LY05 PPV registered?

LY05 PPV is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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