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PY59 HLK

2009 Skoda Superb

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,806 mi
Last recorded157,806 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Skoda Superb98,488 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY59 HLK
MakeSkoda
ModelSuperb
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 157,806 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 150,607 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 150,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

rear subframe corroded

suspension co components corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2023 137,957 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 128,797 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 114,983 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 94,369 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2020 108,198 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,083 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 100,258 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lump in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 100,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged lump in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

air bag light on

tpml warning on

Pass 30 Nov 2018 92,364 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 84,731 miles

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 73,500 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 62,545 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 62,545 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear feathered

Pass 12 Dec 2014 50,021 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 50,021 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Dec 2013 37,919 miles

both rear tyres have side wall repairs nsr leaking air

Pass 11 Dec 2012 33,714 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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PY59 HLK is a 2009 Skoda Superb in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 PY59 HLK, 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 PY59 HLK registered?

PY59 HLK is a 2009 Skoda Superb, first registered on 29 December 2009.

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