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MW05 EKZ

2005 Skoda Superb

Blue Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

179,176 mi
Last recorded179,176 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Superb105,075 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2018 179,176 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside has a lip on edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Feb 2018 179,174 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint forward and rearward (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside has a lip on edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 174,893 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 174,892 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s mirror missing, eml on

Pass 20 Nov 2015 160,067 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2015 160,067 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

engine management light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,514 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2013 96,996 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 92,622 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 92,484 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 84,274 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 84,274 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 76,471 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 71,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,707 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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MW05 EKZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb in Blue with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MW05 EKZ, 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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MW05 EKZ is a 2005 Skoda Superb, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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