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PY09 BYP

2009 Skoda Superb

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests32 (25 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate78.1%

Mileage

314,378 mi
Last recorded314,378 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY09 BYP
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

25 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 314,378 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2026 314,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2025 311,317 miles

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 21 Jul 2025 311,317 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jul 2024 308,266 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspenion arms corroded

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2024 308,221 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear suspension subframe corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2023 309,909 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 309,905 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 305,807 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

underbody corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2021 304,931 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 304,931 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front suspension arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 30,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 301,442 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 299,794 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 299,794 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 280,693 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 265,258 miles

TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Fail 27 Sep 2016 265,258 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH REAR (2.4.G.2)

TYRE WORN INNER EDGE

Pass 16 Mar 2016 249,984 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 232,146 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 198,543 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 169,839 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 142,883 miles

a b s light takes about 5 mins to go out

Pass 3 Sep 2013 121,918 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 102,446 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,307 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 65,315 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,884 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 15,107 miles

underbody tray fitted.

Pass 10 Sep 2009 2,900 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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PY09 BYP is a 2009 Skoda Superb in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.1%.

Across all 2009 Skoda Superb models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 98,488 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 PY09 BYP, 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 17 years old, this Skoda Superb is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PY09 BYP registered?

PY09 BYP is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 1 June 2009.

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